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Main Title Natural house : a complete guide to healthy, energy-efficient, environmental homes /
Author Chiras, Daniel D.
Publisher Chelsea Green Pub.,
Year Published 2000
OCLC Number 43615305
ISBN 1890132578 (alk. paper)
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EKBM  TH4815.C485 2000 Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 03/25/2005
Collation x, 468 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 441-459) and index.
Contents Notes
pt. 1: The sustainable imperative. Striking out in a new direction -- pt. 2: Choices. Rammed earth homes ; Straw bale homes ; Earthships and beyond ; Adobe homes ; Cob homes ; Cordwood homes ; Log homes ; Stone homes ; Emerging natural building techniques -- pt. 3: Sustainable systems. Energy independence : passive solar heading and cooling ; Energy independence : generating electricity from sun, wind, and water ; Environmentally sustainable water systems ; Green building materials : creating the ultimate environmentally friendly home ; Site considerations : choosing a site, protecting it during construction, and restoring the land ; Building an alternative home : what you need to know to get your home built.