The Cob Builders Handbook

Author : Becky Bee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780965908207
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cob Builders Handbook written by Becky Bee and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cob (an old English word for lump) is old-fashioned concrete, made out of a mixture of clay, sand, and straw. Becky Bee's manual is a friendly guide to making your own earth structure, with chapters on design, foundations, floors, windows and doors, finishes, and of course, making glorious cob. "I believe that building with cob is a way to recreate community and experience the joy of working together while taking back the right to build our own homes and look after our Mother Earth." She loves doing something that makes sense in a world where lots of things don't.

Author : Ianto Evans
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1890132349
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hand-sculpted House written by Ianto Evans and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cob, a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. This practical and inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone to build a cob dwelling.

Author : Jon Nunan
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1601382456
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods written by Jon Nunan and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to identify, locate, and effectively use alternative building materials, including cob, adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, cork, wool carpeting, and more. You will also learn about the structure, climate control, siting, foundations, and flooring options you gain when using these materials. Ultimately, you will come to understand that these materials are cheaper, easier to build with, stronger, more durable, and more fire resistant.

Author : Catherine Wanek
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780865717718
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Natural Building written by Catherine Wanek and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 strawbale construction, cob or timber framing, few other resources 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 do-it-yourselfers to architects and designers. This collection of articles from 60 leaders in the field is stunningly illustrated with over 400 photos of natural buildings from around the world. At 465 pages, this massive resource is over 50% longer than the original edition. Out of 64 chapters, 26 are new to this edition, and nearly all of the rest have been completely revised to reflect recent developments. Learn about: The case for building with natural materials, from the perspectives of sustainability, lifestyle and health What you need to know to plan and design your own beautiful and efficient natural home Explanations of thirty versatile materials and techniques, each with and up-to-date resource list of where to go for further information and training How these techniques are being used to address housing crises around the world, with 12 case studies from China to Argentina. Clearly written, logically organized and beautifully illustrated The Art of Natural Building is the encyclopedia of natural building.

Author : Becky Bee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780965908214
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book You Can Make the Best Hot Tub Ever! written by Becky Bee and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of smoky outdoor baths and burnt elbows and knees, Becky Bee, author of The Cob Builder's Handbook, discovered cob and made the bath of her dreams. So many friends wanted to know how to do it that she decided to make this book so even friends she hasn't met can have the pleasure of making and owning the best hot tub ever!Unless you have had an outdoor bath, there is no way your imagination can see how absolutely divine it is. It's more like a temple than a bath. It is the reclaiming of an old ritual, balm to your soul, and a restorative for your body in the midst of the madness of modern life.This book guides you through the steps of making a cob firebox under a metal tub. This booklet is written in simple language with lots of easy-to-follow pictures and drawings. And, to top it all off, you won't believe how affordable it is.This little cob tub project is the most delightful way to start learning about natural building, giving you a hands-on introduction to subjects like drainage, site choice, design, foundations, and cob construction-with a hot bath as the reward.

Author : Athena Swentzell Steen
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0930031717
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Straw Bale House written by Athena Swentzell Steen and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many copies in stock but still heavy demand; only a few titles published on this subject. Very popular in rural WA too.

Author : Jane Schofield
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780952434153
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cob Buildings - A Practical Guide written by Jane Schofield and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jon Broome
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1907448381
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Green Self-build Book written by Jon Broome and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home. Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, this book demonstrates that green is the way forward. Written by award-winning architect Jon Broome, The Green Self-Build Book provides an accessible overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques. Covering the essential elements of design and the self-build process, this practical book includes information on sustainable foundations, floor finishes and insulation. Jon also shares insights on how to build for comfort and health. Inspiring case studies of green building projects using earth, straw, steel and timber are also included. Packed with attractive colour photos throughout, this is an essential resource for anyone who is planning a self-build project or involved in housing.

Author : Clough Williams-Ellis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cottage Building in Cob written by Clough Williams-Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kiko Denzer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780967984674
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Build Your Own Earth Oven written by Kiko Denzer and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth ovens combine the utility of a wood-fired, retained-heat oven with the ease and timeless beauty of earthen construction. Building one will appeal to bakers, builders, and beginners of all kinds, from: - the serious or aspiring baker who wants the best low-cost bread oven, to - gardeners who want a centerpiece for a beautiful outdoor kitchen, to - outdoor chefs, to - creative people interested in low-cost materials and simple technology, to - teachers who want a multi-faceted, experiential project for students of all ages (the book has been successful with everyone from third-graders to adults). Build Your Own Earth Oven is fully illustrated with step-by-step directions, including how to tend the fire, and how to make perfect sourdough hearth loaves in the artisan tradition. The average do-it-yourselfer with a few tools and a scrap pile can build an oven for free, or close to it. Otherwise, $30 should cover all your materials--less than the price of a fancy "baking stone." Good building soil is often right in your back yard, under your feet. Build the simplest oven in a day! With a bit more time and imagination, you can make a permanent foundation and a fire-breathing dragon-oven or any other shape you can dream up. Earth ovens are familiar to many that have seen a southwestern "horno" or a European "bee-hive" oven. The idea, pioneered by Egyptian bakers in the second millennium BCE, is simplicity itself: fill the oven with wood, light a fire, and let it burn down to ashes. The dense, 3- to 12-inch-thick earthen walls hold and store the heat of the fire, the baker sweeps the floor clean, and the hot oven walls radiate steady, intense heat for hours. Home bakers who can't afford a fancy, steam-injected bread oven will be delighted to find that a simple earth oven can produce loaves to equal the fanciest "artisan" bakery. It also makes delicious roast meats, cakes, pies, pizzas, and other creations. Pizza cooks to perfection in three minutes or less. Vegetables, herbs, and potatoes drizzled with olive oil roast up in minutes for a simple, elegant, and delicious meal. Efficient cooks will find the residual heat useful for slow-baked dishes, and even for drying surplus produce, or incubating homemade yogurt.