The Natural Building Companion [electronic resource]: (Record no. 679)

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International Standard Book Number 9781603583404
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International Standard Book Number 1603583408
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Personal name Racusin, Jacob Deva
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Title The Natural Building Companion [electronic resource]:
Remainder of title A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction
Statement of responsibility, etc. Jacob Deva Racusin
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Chelsea Green Publishing
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2012
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Extent 1 online resource (416 pages)
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Series statement Yestermorrow Design/ Build Library
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Summary, etc. 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:<br/><br/>siting and site analysis<br/>choosing materials<br/>integrating basic structural considerations into a design<br/>strategies for heating/cooling efficiency and moisture management<br/>planning for acoustics<br/>developing an integrative design<br/>navigating budgeting, code compliance, and project management<br/>creating the foundation, wall system, roof, and floors<br/>selecting and making plasters and paints<br/>evaluating options for mechanical and utility systems<br/>protecting against fire and insects<br/>integrating structures within landscape, climate, and human communities<br/>...and more<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Housekeeping and Leisure
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Interior Design and Decoration
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