The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as straw-bale construction, cob, or timber framing, there are few resources which introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field.
Fully revised and updated, "The Art of Natural Building" is the complete "and" user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from the do-it-yourselfer to architects and designers. This collection of articles from over fifty leaders in the field is now stunningly illustrated with over two-hundred full-color photographs of natural buildings from around the world. Learn about:
Clearly written, logically organized, and beautifully illustrated, "The Art of Natural Building" is "the" encyclopedia of natural building.
Joseph F. Kennedy is a designer, builder, writer, artist, educator, and co-founder of Builders Without Borders.
Michael G. Smith is a respected workshop instructor, consultant, and co-author of the best-selling book "The Hand-Sculpted House."
Catherine Wanek is a co-founder of Builders Without Borders and author/photographer of "The Hybrid House" and "The New Straw Bale Home."
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The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as straw-bale construction, cob, or timber framing, there are few resources which introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field.
Fully revised and updated, "The Art of Natural Building" is the complete "and" user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from the do-it-yourselfer to architects and designers. This collection of articles from over fifty leaders in the field is now stunningly illustrated with over two-hundred full-color photographs of natural buildings from around the world. Learn about:
Clearly written, logically organized, and beautifully illustrated, "The Art of Natural Building" is "the" encyclopedia of natural building.
Joseph F. Kennedy is a designer, builder, writer, artist, educator, and co-founder of Builders Without Borders.
Michael G. Smith is a respected workshop instructor, consultant, and co-author of the best-selling book "The Hand-Sculpted House."
Catherine Wanek is a co-founder of Builders Without Borders and author/photographer of "The Hybrid House" and "The New Straw Bale Home."
Imprint | New Society Publishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2014 |
Editors | Joseph F. Kennedy, Michael G. Smith, Catherine Wanek |
Dimensions | 229 x 203 x 34mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 480 |
Edition | Revised, Expanded and Updated |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-86571-771-8 |
Barcode | 9780865717718 |
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LSN | 0-86571-771-0 |