| Description |
1 online resource (288 pages) |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
This book will show you how to identify, locate, and effectively use alternative building materials. You will learn about straw bale, cordwood, cob, adobe, rammed earth, light clay, pisé, earthbag, bamboo, earth-rammed tires, cork, wool carpeting, sod, compressed earth, earth plaster, beer cans, bottles, as well as living roofs and more. In addition, you will learn the costs and performance characteristics of these materials and construction techniques for each, as well as how to integrate plumbing and electricity into these unfamiliar materials and substitutes for conventional approaches. You will also learn about the structure, climate control, siting, foundations, and flooring options you gain when using these materials. Also included are the advantages and benefits of alternative building materials for both consumers and builders and the key ecological design principles. Ultimately, you will come to understand that these materials are cheaper, easier to build with, stronger, more durable, and more fire resistant. Architects, designers, students, homeowners, home buyers, owner builders, and those who want to build for a sustainable future will want to read this book. If you are concerned about the environment, want to create a healthier, more enjoyable home, and want to save money, The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods will show you how. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Digital editions. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General.
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Appropriate technology.
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House construction -- Materials.
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Waste products as building materials.
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Green products.
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House construction -- Cost control.
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Dwellings -- Environmental aspects.
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Ecological houses -- Materials.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Nunan, Jon, 1978- Complete guide to alternative home building materials & methods. Ocala, Fla. : Atlantic Pub. Group, c2010. 9781601382450 (alk. paper) 1601382456 (DLC)2008035306 |
| Standard No. |
9781601385390 |
| ISBN |
9781601385390 (e-pub) |
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