IronStraw`s goals are centered in four major areas outlined below.



HOUSING

Create affordable, eco-friendly and energy efficient models of straw building.



EDUCATION

Promote the use and acceptance of straw as a standard building material.



ENVIRONMENT

Achieve a more sustainable environment through straw building applications.



YOUTH

Empower youth to learn job skills and a healthy work ethic by building with straw.



IronStraw Group is passionate about its mission of Stronger Communities through Straw Building; the construction of low-income & affordable housing; and the education & promotion of straw as a standard building material including the development of Certified Contractors` Programs. Our mission also includes the Empowerment of Vulnerable Youth to learn job skills and a healthy work ethic; and the Support of our Environment through straw building applications.



For sustainable building technologies to be successful, they must be used. This requires increased public understanding, acceptance, and support of them. To accomplish our goals, IronStraw Group:



* Works with communities, neighborhoods and individuals, other organizations, educators and schools, governmental agencies, and businesses to promote sustainable development.

* Hosts public forums, conferences, and seminars.

* Conducts and supports research and testing of sustainable technologies, systems, and resource-efficient designs and construction techniques.

* Works to develop demonstration projects and prototypes.

* Publishes educational and informational materials.



IronStraw Group provides youth, disadvantaged, and rural populations with an opportunity to contribute to some of the most important challenges both they and their communities face.