Much research and testing has been done regarding straw bale construction.  Please refer to the following links for more information about energy saving, structural, fire and moisture testing and other general information that you may find useful.

Energy Savings

CHMC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

Vienna University of Technology

Structural Testing

Queen's University, MacDougall

Queen's University, Vardy

Carrick Test Results (Vertical, Transverse, Racking and Creep)

Dick, BCC Report

Fire Testing

ASTM E119 - Small Scale Fire Test, New Mexico

ASTM E119 05A - 2 Hour Fire Test

Moisture Testing

Building Science.com 

CHMC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

Reduced Lumber Usage

CHMC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

Acoustical Testing

Acoustics of Straw Bale Walls

Other Resources

 For a variety of further resources pertaining to straw bale construction please use the following link:  OSBBC Straw Bale Resources