ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION : contemporary natural building methods / edited by Lynne Elizabeth, Cassandra Adams
Contributor(s): Adams, Cassendra [(ed.)]
| Elizabeth, Lynne [(ed.)].
Publisher: New York : Wiley, 2000Description: xxiii, 392 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0471249513.Subject(s): Architecture and society | Building materials -- Environmental aspects | Building | Construction industry -- Appropriate technology | Green products | Sustainable developmentDDC classification: 691 Summary: "The first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods, this book examines a broad range of traditional and modern natural construction methods, including straw-bale, light-clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth and pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo, and hybrid systems. It also covers key ecological design principles, as well as current engineering and building code requirements." "Experts on each building system have contributed core chapters that explore the history, development, climatic appropriateness, environmental benefits, performance characteristics, construction techniques, and structural design principles for each method. More than 200 visuals depict both construction processes and completed structures. An extensive resource guide shows where to go for further information, training, and research." - Back cover.
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| Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TU |
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"The first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods, this book examines a broad range of traditional and modern natural construction methods, including straw-bale, light-clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth and pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo, and hybrid systems. It also covers key ecological design principles, as well as current engineering and building code requirements." "Experts on each building system have contributed core chapters that explore the history, development, climatic appropriateness, environmental benefits, performance characteristics, construction techniques, and structural design principles for each method. More than 200 visuals depict both construction processes and completed structures. An extensive resource guide shows where to go for further information, training, and research." - Back cover.