Tadelakt

Author : Michael Johannes Ochs
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393732959
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tadelakt written by Michael Johannes Ochs and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A material and technique that creates unique, sensual, natural effects, tadelakt is a traditional plaster that offers versatile design possibilities and an exquisite surface finish. Giving a comprehensive description of tadelakt, this book offers a step-by-step approach to the technique, as well as a close look at its roots and the cultural traditions associated with it.

Author : Gerd Ziesemann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783000218095
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tadelakt written by Gerd Ziesemann and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael Henry
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926632
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Natural Plasters written by Michael Henry and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes Natural plasters made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. Fun to work with, low-impact, and allowing infinite creativity, they are high performance and provide proven, centuries-long durability. Yet until now there's been no resource that has pulled together the best North American plaster recipes and how-to into one place. Essential Natural Plasters covers it all: Sourcing and selecting materials, including site-soils Clay, lime, and gypsum plasters as well as fibers and amendments Interior and exterior use and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms Preparing substrates, from straw bales and cob to lath and Sheetrock How to set up a safe, efficient worksite Mixing, testing, tinting, repairing, and applying plasters Coveted recipes from leading plasterers in Ontario, Vermont, New Mexico, France, and New Zealand. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, Essential Natural Plasters is the must-have resource for owner-builders and professionals alike.

Author : Adam Weismann
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857842714
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clay and lime renders, plasters and paints written by Adam Weismann and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes. With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical benefits of using natural renders and paints are being rediscovered. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is a detailed guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, paints and washes. It provides step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders and paints, and information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and for buildings. The book draws on traditional methods & materials for using lime & clay finishes on new and historic buildings, and also includes a comprehensive and up-to-date online resource guide to suppliers, practitioners and courses. Easy to follow DIY projects guide the reader through all aspects of using these natural finishes, with beautiful photographs of techniques and examples from the UK and abroad.

Author : Michael Henry
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771422580
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Natural Plasters written by Michael Henry and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes Natural plasters made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. Fun to work with, low-impact, and allowing infinite creativity, they are high performance and provide proven, centuries-long durability. Yet until now there's been no resource that has pulled together the best North American plaster recipes and how-to into one place. Essential Natural Plasters covers it all: Sourcing and selecting materials, including site-soils Clay, lime, and gypsum plasters as well as fibers and amendments Interior and exterior use and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms Preparing substrates, from straw bales and cob to lath and Sheetrock How to set up a safe, efficient worksite Mixing, testing, tinting, repairing, and applying plasters Coveted recipes from leading plasterers in Ontario, Vermont, New Mexico, France, and New Zealand. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, Essential Natural Plasters is the must-have resource for owner-builders and professionals alike.

Author : Maryam Montague
Publisher : Artisan Books
ISBN 13 : 1579654010
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marrakesh by Design written by Maryam Montague and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son, Limited."

Author : Chris Magwood
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0865717060
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Better Buildings written by Chris Magwood and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies

Author : Anthony Dente
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771423587
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Cob Construction written by Anthony Dente and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Setting the standard for modern cob construction – from design, engineering, and building code compliance, to sculpting beautiful structures Cob – a mix of clay, sand, and straw – is one of the most popular and well-known natural building methods. Yet cob is often difficult to permit and can be used in inappropriate ways due to a lack of sound engineering and design information. Recent research and a newly developed building code promise to make cob building more accessible than ever. Essential Cob Construction sets the new standard for cob construction. Incorporating rigorous, up-to-date engineering and building science and decades of practical lessons learned, coverage includes: Appropriate use of cob in different climates and contexts Thermal performance and moisture management Structural and architectural design considerations, including fire and earthquake resistance data from extensive laboratory testing Hands-on cob construction, including mix design, testing, manual and mechanical mixing, wall building, strong connections with foundations, roofs, and other structural elements, and finishing options Building code development and the permitting process for cob Planning, budgeting, and quality control The complete Cob Construction Appendix of the International Residential Code. Essential Cob Construction is required reading for engineers, architects, designers, contractors, and owner-builders working with this ancient, aesthetically pleasing, low-carbon building material.

Author : Tahir Shah
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553902318
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Caliph's House written by Tahir Shah and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2006-01-31 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, acclaimed English travel writer Tahir Shah shares a highly entertaining account of making an exotic dream come true. By turns hilarious and harrowing, here is the story of his family’s move from the gray skies of London to the sun-drenched city of Casablanca, where Islamic tradition and African folklore converge–and nothing is as easy as it seems…. Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, Tahir Shah dreamed of making a home in that astonishing country. At age thirty-six he got his chance. Investing what money he and his wife, Rachana, had, Tahir packed up his growing family and bought Dar Khalifa, a crumbling ruin of a mansion by the sea in Casablanca that once belonged to the city’s caliph, or spiritual leader. With its lush grounds, cool, secluded courtyards, and relaxed pace, life at Dar Khalifa seems sure to fulfill Tahir’s fantasy–until he discovers that in many ways he is farther from home than he imagined. For in Morocco an empty house is thought to attract jinns, invisible spirits unique to the Islamic world. The ardent belief in their presence greatly hampers sleep and renovation plans, but that is just the beginning. From elaborate exorcism rituals involving sacrificial goats to dealing with gangster neighbors intent on stealing their property, the Shahs must cope with a new culture and all that comes with it. Endlessly enthralling, The Caliph’s House charts a year in the life of one family who takes a tremendous gamble. As we follow Tahir on his travels throughout the kingdom, from Tangier to Marrakech to the Sahara, we discover a world of fierce contrasts that any true adventurer would be thrilled to call home.

Author : Editors of Time Out
Publisher : Time Out
ISBN 13 : 1846703441
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Time Out Marrakech written by Editors of Time Out and published by Time Out. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time Out Marrakech gives you the ground rules for wandering this chaotic, charismatic city at will, as well as taking you direct to all the addresses you shouldn't miss, from current hip hangouts to the riad hotels of choice. Plus an insight into its unique art and architecture, the souks (markets), Jemaa El Fna, the Moroccan menu and glorious trips out of town to the desert or the mountains.