The first bales piled on the flooring. Note the perimeter rim of 2 x 4's which will support the bales.
Dixie working on the support platform for the bales
This platform protects the lowest bales from moisture - burst pipes, leaks, whatever.
The rough opening frame for one of the sliding glass doors.
Now things are starting to look like a straw bale cabin may grow here!
Rebar is pounded through the plywood and down through the bales below it to the bottom level. This will be repeated 2 more courses up, and at the top. The purpose is to stabilize the walls.