www.StrawBaleWorkshops.com
Andrew Morrison 
As a co-founder and the staff expert of Straw Bale Innovations, LLC (www.StrawBale.com), Andrew has a passion for straw bale construction that is matched only by his desire to teach his knowledge to others. Andrew is the creator and builder of the Straw Bale Village, a community of 15 straw bale and green construction homes in the National Historic Landmark City of Jacksonville, OR. He is a skilled, licensed General Contractor (CCB License #161204) with experience in designing and building conventional, green and straw bale homes.
Andrew is an experienced, dynamic, and engaging workshop leader. He loves working with people and incorporates fun into the construction process. He teaches people the construction skills they need to know while inspiring them to learn about themselves in the process. His workshops focus on construction technique, having a good time, and inspiring deeper connections with community and self.
Andrew is an experienced, dynamic, and engaging workshop leader. He loves working with people and incorporates fun into the construction process. He teaches people the construction skills they need to know while inspiring them to learn about themselves in the process. His workshops focus on construction technique, having a good time, and inspiring deeper connections with community and self.
Andrew has owned A.C. Morrison Construction, LLC since 1996 and has guided its evolution through three states. He received a B.A. degree from Hampshire College in 1995 in Glacial Geology. Andrew also has a degree in construction technology from the College of the Redwoods. He and his wife, Gabriella, have worked together for many years in business and in raising their family. Andrew is a dedicated father with two beautiful children. He enjoys music, playing the guitar, playing ice hockey, and learning from life's experiences. Please visit his other websites at www.StrawBale.com, www.LearnStrawBale.com and www.CoachingBuilders.com.
Gabriella Morrison 
Gabriella is another co-founder of Straw Bale Innovations, LLC (www.StrawBale.com). She brings her life long interest in sustainable construction to the team. Gabriella earned a B.A. from Hampshire College in Wildlife Conservation. She is happy to be involved in a project that prioritizes the outreach of a technology based on resource conservation. Gabriella is the participant and event coordinator for Straw Bale Workshops, LLC.
