A CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND CONSTRUCTIONS BUILT THEREBY

摘要

A construction method for forming a structure from a compressible material, such as straw bales. The compressible material (13) is placed upon a support means (11). A top member (10) extends along the length of the compressible material and is forced towards support means (11) as tensioning lines (12) between top member (10) and support means (11) are tensioned by tensioning devices (16). The lines (12) preferably taper from the base of the support means (11) to the top member (10). This provides stability and isolates the outside faces of the structure from the load, which is transmitted through the central region of the structure. Diagonal bracing lines (30, 31) may also be provided and a variety of possible constructions are disclosed.