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books adobe build it yourself unquestionably the best how-to-do-it book on all aspects of adobe construction from planning to countertops comprehensive information about every step in adobe home building mchenry 1985 158 pages the natural builder easy to read reference guides full of detailed concise information and tips needed to build naturally volume 1 explores various forms of earthen architecture including traditional unstabilized adobe semi-stabilized adobe fully stabilized adobe pressed block adobe poured adobe monolithic adobe cob cast earth rammed earth fired ceramic adobe geltaftan burnt adobe sod bricks and superadobe soil analysis engineering tests and other critical elements of building with earth are covered in this volume #bk3396 $22.95 adobe and rammed earth buildings design construction expanded sequel to adobe build it yourself numerous diagrams and photographs in-depth design considerations detailed information on building codes essential book for anyone serious about building with adobe like having a pro by your side mchenry 1984 217 pages #bk7296 $20 volume 2 is dedicated to the use of sculptural adobe known as english cob to create residential buildings written specifically to help a cob builder receive a building permit all aspects of building with cob covering #bk3395 $27.50 #bk7297 $20 prescriptions for a healthy housea practical guide for architects builders and homeowners take the mystery out of healthy house building a great walk-through book for the owner/architect/builder team goes through the construction process explains where and why standard building practices become healthful what to do differently and how to maintain alternative materials and expertise exceptional information on how to design interior and exterior space and select construction materials that enhance and promote physical wellbeing soft cover 259 pages volume 3 provides a detailed understanding on plastering adobe cob strawbale earthship and light clay homes with natural earthen gypsum lime and kaolin clay plasters alis and casein paints loaded with plaster formulas plastering and preparation tips #bk7298 $20 new compact house designs an overview of 27 house designs 1,250 square feet or less small houses require less energy to operate and consume smaller amounts of raw materials the houses featured here vary in design from bauhaus-inspired and postmodernist to traditional and rustic 188 pages #bk1409 $24 #bk7345 $30 timber frame construction all about post-and-beam building the rammed earth house rediscovering the most ancient building material excellent guide to using indigenous resources as building materials rammed earth homes mix three readily available materials earth water and a little cement that pack around wooden frames to form solid energy efficient structures complete information about this building process and many helpful hints 224 pages by the author of build a classic timber-framed house this book specifically deals with post-and-beam structures and includes plans for a small shakerinspired shed that you can build as your first project many photos and clear drawings 204 pages #bk1408 16.95 the homestead builder written in 1850 to help new us immigrants build their own shelter just as useful today tells you how to put up a cabin a barn a simple house using local materials emphasizes economical construction and simplicity includes sections on log frame stone and adobe building materials great antidote for castle fever #bk1157 $30 build a classic timber-framed house today s timber-framed home-building easily becomes an ultra expensive affair requiring exotic tools here s advice on how to do it affordably using local materials and common hand tools 202 pages #bk5383 $12.95 building with papercrete and paper adobe a revolutionary new way to build your own home for next to nothing and do some major recycling at the same time affordable housing that also benefits the environment win-win this book tells it all with easyto-understand text helpful photos and resource information let s do it #bk1410 $19.95 build your own low-cost log home the basic book for log house building all construction techniques and professional tips on simplifying the work 208 pages #bk5967 $22 #bk366 $17 184 888.317.1600 · technical 303.998.1323 · fax 303.449.1348 · email info @thesustainablevillage.com

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