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

ISBN: 9781603583398 | 1603583394

Edition: DVD
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub Co
Pub. Date: 4/10/2012

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A State-of-the-Art Resource for Natural Builders that is a part of The Yestermorrow Design/Build Libraryand includes an instructional DVDNatural 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 b... MOREasic 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 moreApplicable to building in climates that are cold and wet, hot and dry, or somewhere in-between, The Natural Building Companionprovides 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.

Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants but 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 take builders through the planning and construction process, offering step-by-step instructions on: - materials, siting and site analysis; - integrating basic structural considerations into a design; - creating the foundation, wall system, roof and floors; - selecting and making plasters and paints; - strategies for heating/cooling efficiency and moisture management; - planning for acoustics; - navigating budgeting, code compliance and project management; - evaluation options for mechanical and utility systems; - protecting against fire and insects; - integrating structures within landscape, climate and human communities. 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 information on earthen and stone wall systems and a variety of framing, roofing, flooring, mechanical systems and finishing options.

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