While the use of straw in building dates back over 10,000 years, the climate crisis prompts a re-evaluation of the use of this material. In this interview, architect Magnus Reffs Kramhøft explores the viability of straw as a biogenic alternative to conventional construction materials in the face of modern industrial practices' environmental impact. In fact, straw has the potential to decarbonise the construction sector.

Straw's benefits encompass renewability, biodegradability, reduced carbon emissions due to its agricultural origin, simpler manufacturing, lower energy consumption, and minimised carbon footprint through efficient production and transportation.

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