BaleBlox is a next-generation building solution dedicated
to delivering more affordable and energy efficient homes,
a cleaner environment, and sustainable rural communities.
The novel BaleBlox building system is comprised of pre-formed, sealed, interlocking containers of various sizes that enclose bioproducts, feature integrated channels, and are assembled in fully customizable combinations for the construction of affordable, durable, recyclable, load-bearing, insulating, energy-efficient, and pest-, moisture-, and flame-resistant structures.
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How it Works
BaleBlox is a Pioneer in Field-to-Family Building Supplies
Partnerships with farmers transform agricultural waste
into unique building materials.
Off-site manufacturing in micro-factories brings new jobs and revenue to rural communities.
More affordable, efficient, and sustainable builds transform
the residential market.
Design
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Housing cost has outstripped inflation over the past 50 years and is now the largest expense facing most families, making it a major factor in housing instability among the working poor.
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Agri-waste bioproducts like straw are low-cost and abundant, but the labor intensity required to build bale homes has pushed the price above conventional construction.
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BaleBlox is a patent-pending solution to these challenges:
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made with low-cost waste and recycled materials
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easily assembled onsite with low labor intensity
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less expensive and quicker home construction
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energy efficient with high insulation R-Values
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load-bearing and moisture-, pest- and fire-resistant
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integrated channels for wiring and plumbing
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may be clad with any desired finishing material
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Farmers
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Farm bankruptcies are at historic highs, with many farmers facing unsustainable debt-to-asset ratios and foreclosure threatening farm families across the U.S.
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BaleBlox is dedicated to helping farmers and rural communities across America:
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partnering with farmers to purchase biowaste
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producing containers in rural micro-factories
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generating much-needed new jobs and revenue
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BaleBlox is positioned for equally positive impact in developing nations, where farmers are facing severe challenges to their operational and financial survival.
Environment
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Conventional construction impacts the environment
via mining, deforestation, and energy consumption, and it is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and landfill waste.
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In the U.S. alone, more than 200 million tons of waste straw are burned or left to decay each year due to low market demand.
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Each bale contains ~15 pounds of carbon, releasing a large volume of CO2 into the atmosphere when burned.
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BaleBlox helps combat climate change by:
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using recyclable materials for the containers
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using agricultural waste products for their filler
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sequestering the carbon stored in bioproducts
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reducing transportation via regional production
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reducing landfill volume via zero-waste assembly
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powering production with anaerobic digesters
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Summary
BaleBlox Benefits
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Ideal for residential and commercial use
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Reduces the time and cost of construction
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Produces highly energy-efficient structures
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Fully customizable to any architectural design
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Sequesters carbon and reduces GHG emissions
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Reduces energy consumption and landfill waste
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Protects buildings from rot, infestation, and fire
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Generates revenue and jobs for rural communities
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Fosters important new sources of meaningful data
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Creates global business and charitable opportunities