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Essential Earthbag Construction - The Complete Step-by-Step Guide - cover

Essential Earthbag Construction - The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Kelly Hart

Casa editrice: New Society Publishers

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“A must-have book for anyone interested in natural and sustainable building. It expands the possibilities with practical and essential information.” —Will Beemer, Director of the Heartwood School for the Homebuilding Crafts and author of Learn to Timber Frame. Build economical and resilient earthbag structures using simple tools and techniques. Earthbag construction—building with polypropylene bags usually filled with earthen materials—is a versatile, easy-to-master, low-impact, and highly durable form of building, suitable for structures from houses to root cellars. Containing over seventy-five photos and illustrations, Essential Earthbag Construction is a practical guide to this affordable method of building. Going well beyond the scope of other sources, this indispensable manual is packed with all the information you need to determine if it’s the right choice for your project, and to start building. Distilling decades of experience, research, and best practices, it covers:  Material specifications, performance, and when and where to use it  Pros and cons of different fills from gravel, to earth and clay, to insulative perlite, rice hulls, and volcanic stone  Illustrated, step-by-step guidance for efficient bag filling and installation  Details for various designs, including domes and arches  Foundation options and seismic and stability considerations  Finishing and maintenance techniques  Tools and materials  Additional resources. Essential Earthbag Construction presents the practical guidance and best practices for both the DIYer and professional to design and build high-quality earthbag structures. “A comprehensive, practical and inspirational guide that is both detailed and easy to follow.” —Jenny Pickerill, Professor of Environmental Geography, University of Sheffield, UK and author of Eco-Homes: People, Place and Politics “Everything you need to know for success.” —Michael G. Smith, co-editor, The Art of Natural Building and co-author, The Hand-Sculpted House
Disponibile da: 01/05/2018.
Lunghezza di stampa: 139 pagine.

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