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Natural building a guide to materials and techniques

By: Language: English Publication details: Marlborough Crowood 2006Description: 192p. 26cmISBN:
  • 1861268416
ISSN:
  • 9781861268419
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.72 $2 18
Contents:
Earth building -- Timber building -- Straw-bale building -- Green and natural roofs -- Lime and masonry -- Hemp -- Natural insulation materials -- Paints and finishes -- Planning, regulations and professional advice -- The principles of green building.
Summary: Discusses construction with materials that have undergone less processing and manufacturing than conventional synthetic materials. Whenever possible products are used that are renewable, originating from crops, and are obtained locally
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 333.72 WOO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073417

Earth building -- Timber building -- Straw-bale building -- Green and natural roofs -- Lime and masonry -- Hemp -- Natural insulation materials -- Paints and finishes -- Planning, regulations and professional advice -- The principles of green building.

Discusses construction with materials that have undergone less processing and manufacturing than conventional synthetic materials. Whenever possible products are used that are renewable, originating from crops, and are obtained locally