Straw house specialist goes Stateside

By Iain Withers2011-08-12T10:29:00+01:00

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Bristol-based ModCell launches office in San Francisco

A Bristol-based specialist is taking its straw and hemp bale construction business to America after launching an office in San Francisco.

ModCell 鈥� which specialises in constructing sustainable buildings from pre-fabricated panels 鈥� is currently in talks to develop licence agreements for the US and Canada.

Managing director Craig White said the firm had identified the US as a key growth market.

ModCell鈥檚 timber frame panels are filled with straw or hemp and are constructed off-site in 鈥楩lying Factories鈥�, often in farmer鈥檚 barns close to the build projects.

The firm claims the panels provide better thermal insulation than alternative building methods, resulting in an up to 80% reduction in heating bills.

The firm鈥檚 move was made with support from UK Trade and Investment South West.

White said: 鈥淥ur experience to date, coupled with further support from UKTI will unquestionably pave the way for further international development.鈥�

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