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"Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning and constructio. The Natural Building Companion--provides the tools necessary to understand basic principles of building science, including structural and thermal engineering, and hydrodynamics. This guide offers thorough, up-to-date, and advanced installation details and performance characteristics of straw-bale, straw-clay, woodchip-clay, and cellulose wall systems, as well as earthen and stone wall systems and a variety of framing, roofing, flooring, mechanical system, and finishing options. This fully-illustrated volume informs professionals making the transition from conventional building, homeowners embarking on their own construction, or green builders who want comprehensive guidance on natural-building options. The book, part of the The Yestermorrow Design/Build Library, is accompanied by an instructional DVD"--


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  • Author : Jacob Deva Racusin
  • Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
  • Genre : HOUSE & HOME
  • Total Pages : 450 pages
  • ISBN : 1603583394
  • PDF File Size : 20,7 Mb
  • Language : English
  • Rating : 4/5 from 21 reviews

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The Natural Building Companion

The Natural Building Companion
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  • File Size : 24,8 Mb
  • Release Date : 18 May 2024
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  • Publisher : New Society Publishers
  • File Size : 26,8 Mb
  • Release Date : 28 November 2016
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The Art of Natural Building

The Art of Natural Building
  • Publisher : New Society Publishers
  • File Size : 38,8 Mb
  • Release Date : 01 March 2015
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The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable and environmentally responsible. While there are many books

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  • File Size : 32,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 08 March 2013
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Whether you are a novice looking to get started with bees, an experienced apiculturist looking for ideas to develop an integrated pest-management approach, or someone who wants to sell honey

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  • Publisher : New Society Publishers
  • File Size : 50,6 Mb
  • Release Date : 01 March 2014
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  • Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
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  • Publisher : Wiley
  • File Size : 41,8 Mb
  • Release Date : 05 May 2000
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The first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods. From adobe to straw bales, traditional building materials are being adapted to meet code-required standards for health

Earthen Floors

Earthen Floors
  • Publisher : New Society Publishers
  • File Size : 49,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 01 April 2014
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Down and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors For most of human history, people have lived in durable, comfortable buildings made

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Describing the many materials and methods that have been used by the pioneers of natural building, this book discusses the reasons why various materials have been chosen. Illustrated with over 220

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  • Publisher : New Society Pub
  • File Size : 45,6 Mb
  • Release Date : 18 May 2024
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The drawings you need to create sound straw bale working plans.