The Natural Building Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction with instructional DVD

Jacob Deva Racusin; Ace McArleton

ISBN 10: 1603583394 / ISBN 13: 9781603583398

Edité par Chelsea Green Publishing Co, Vermont, 2012

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This book is straight and tight with no marks found on inside pages. It has a crease on the front cover. DVD is intact in the book. It provides the tools necessary to understand the basic principles of building science, including structural and thermal engineering and hydrodynamics. Fully illustrated. Part of the Yestermorrow Design/Build Library. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education. N° de réf. du vendeur 007491

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Titre : The Natural Building Companion: A ...

Éditeur : Chelsea Green Publishing Co, Vermont

Date d'édition : 2012

Reliure : Soft cover

Etat : Fine

Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket

Edition : First Edition

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Book by Racusin Jacob Deva McArleton Ace

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Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning and construction, offering step-by-step instructions on: siting and site analysis choosing materials integrating basic structural considerations into a design strategies for heating/cooling efficiency and moisture management planning for acoustics developing an integrative design navigating budgeting, code compliance, and project management creating the foundation, wall system, roof, and floors selecting and making plasters and paints evaluating options for mechanical and utility systems protecting against fire and insects integrating structures within landscape, climate, and human communities ...and more Applicable to building in climates that are cold and wet, hot and dry, or somewhere in-between, The Natural Building Companion provides the tools necessary to understand basic principles of building science, including structural and thermal engineering, and hydrodynamics. This guide offers thorough, up-to-date, and advanced installation details and performance characteristics of straw-bale, straw-clay, woodchip-clay, and cellulose wall systems, as well as earthen and stone wall systems and a variety of framing, roofing, flooring, mechanical system, and finishing options. This fully-illustrated volume informs professionals making the transition from conventional building, homeowners embarking on their own construction, or green builders who want comprehensive guidance on natural-building options. A State-of-the-Art Resource for Natural Builders The Natural Building Companion is a part of The Yestermorrow Design/Build Library and includes an instructional DVD.