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Building with Cob: A Step-by-step Guide by Adam Weismann
$55.99 AUD
Category: Green Building | Series: Sustainable Building Ser.
The ancient method of cob building uses a simple mixture of clay sub-soil, aggregate, straw and water to create solid structural walls built without shuttering or forms, onto a stone plinth. It is now undergoing a renaissance as an 'eco-friendly' building material because of its amazing 'green' credenti ...Show more
Building with Straw Bales: A Practical Manual for Self-Builders and Architects by Barbara Jones
$49.99 AUD
Category: Green Building | Series: Sustainable Building
This book explains in straightforward terms the principles of straw-bale building for self-builders, architects and construction industry professionals. Straw-bale buildings are cost-effective, easy to build and are highly energy efficient, enabling you to design and build beautiful, environmentally fri ...Show more
Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints - A How-To Guide to Using Natural Finishes by Katy Bryce; Adam Weismann
$55.99 AUD
Category: Green Building | Series: Sustainable Building Ser.
This book was previously published under the title Using Natural Finishes. With step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, and paints, this manual features information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and buildings. Drawing on ...Show more
Eco-Home Design Guide: Principles and practice for new-build and retrofit by Christopher Day
$55.99 AUD
Category: Green Building | Series: Sustainable Building
Designing an eco home is as much about working with your natural surroundings as it is about planning to use the right materials for your building. In this book, Christopher Day draws on his extensive experience to explain the key principles of eco-home design, focussing on natural methods rather than e ...Show more
Green Self-build Book: How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-home by Jon Broome
$55.99 AUD
Category: Green Building | Series: Sustainable Building Ser.
Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the selfbuild process. In "The Green Self-Build Book", Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction tec ...Show more
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