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Alternative Housebuilding
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Manufacturer: Sterling
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Build a home using logs, adobe, stone, cordwood, rammed earth, or earth-sheltered methods for less money and lower energy costs. “Includes information and diagrams detailed enough to construct seven different homes...an unbiased, unglamorized, nitty-gritty understanding of what goes into constructing the different styles.”—Green Living.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.837
EAN: 9780806969954
ISBN: 0806969954
Label: Sterling
Manufacturer: Sterling
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 1989-01-01
Publisher: Sterling
Studio: Sterling
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Alternative Housebuilding Review -
I went through the options in this very big book before building a vacation cabin in maine, and found it very helpful in explaining design and construction in enough detail to know which systems weren't right for me (like stackwall that i was interested in) as well as the one that would serve
my needs best (log)
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interesting, long-lasting home options -
this book is about the best way to see in practical depth the viable alternatives to conventional home construction; you get a real sense of what log, stone, timber frame, pole, and other types of houses would be like to build (or have built for you), including enough detail to actually build one, and at the same time learn what they would be like to live in and take care of; if you're interested in something more than the standard devlepment house or a formerly sturdy but older home that takes a lot of work to keep up, this book offers a readable and interesting way to explore the options and make up your mind
Inadequate research -
I bought this book primarily to expand on my interest and study of cordwood masonry. I feel that based on what I already knew about the subject, the authors did a poor job of researching functional methods of the technique. I am not certain as to the accuracy of information regarding any other technique (due to my lack of interest and prior knowledge) in the book, however based on the poor coverage of cordwood masonry I would be quite skeptical about the author's advanced research or knowledge of the techniques covered. In particular I base my disapointment in this book on the casual and unresearched method of cordwood masonry displayed within. It is apparent (through admission of the author within the book) the concept of cordwood masonry was heard of, and then attempted. Had more research been performed, to determine the history and various functional techniques of cordwood masonry, I'm sure the author could have covered the subject more fairly. Again I cannot speak as to the accuracy of information of any other building method in this book, but my faith in the author's concern for proper research is shaken tremendously.
Alternative Housebuilding -
This is an excellent book for the person wanting to build a different earth friendly structure. I plan to either build a shed or put an addition on to an existing stone house.
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A detailed explanation of non- stick-frame housebuilding -
The author explains building with logs, timbers, pole-frames, cordwood and mortar, and stone and mortar.
It's a big book with a good deal of technical information, diagrams, and very good annotated bibliographies for each chapter, also including contact information for schools on timber-framing, log-building, etc.
Good if you want to see what's available, or nail down a specific construction method. Not at all dated material.
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