The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes - Couverture souple

Chiras, Daniel D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1890132578 ISBN 13 : 9781890132576

Editeur : Chelsea Green Publishing Co, 2000

Synopsis

The Natural House is a tour of the construction, costs, and pros and cons of fourteen natural building methods. Straw Bale, Rammed Earth, Cob, Cordwood, Adobe, Earthbags, Papercrete, Earthshipswhatever the method, the common goal is to create a house that is economical, energy efficient, nontoxic, soothing to the soul, kind to the environment, and pleasing to behold. This comprehensive sourcebook offers in-depth information that will guide your search for the perfect sustainable dream home. It is a must for home builders, contractors, and architects.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dan Chiras paid his last electric bill in June of 1996. It is not that he has disavowed the use of electricity and modern conveniences, but rather that he has turned to the sun and wind to meet his family's needs. In 1995, Dan, a former full-time college professor with years of experience in sustainable development, built a state-of-the-art rammed earth tire and straw bale home in Evergreen, Colorado. He installed solar electric panels on the roof; a year or so later he installed a small wind generator. Since that time, he has met nearly all of his electrical needs for his home and office from these clean, renewable sources.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1890132578
• ISBN 13: 9781890132576
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 468
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible