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The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes

Author : Robert McConkey
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1601383738
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes by : Robert McConkey

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes written by Robert McConkey and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The home, an essential part of the American dream, has been beset by troubles since the beginning of the Great Recession in 2007. Whether from an unstable housing economy, ever-rising energy costs, or the environmental ruin of urban sprawl, the origin and variety of these assaults can be bewildering. Surprisingly, some of the answers to many of these modern-day troubles lie in some of humanity's most ancient building techniques. Earth-sheltered building has existed since the heyday of Skara Brae in Scotland 5,000 years ago, and is used today by people around the world, from the Yaodong of north-west China to the subterranean residents of Coober Pedy, Australia, and even to converted missile silos in America. If you have ever looked at your power bill in stunned disbelief, if you are interested in green building techniques, or if you want your home to stand out (or hide out), then this book is for you. Contrary to popular misconceptions of being cramped, dark, or dank domiciles, earth-sheltered homes come in a number of different styles, incorporating brilliant techniques designed to bring light and air into the home. With The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes, you will learn about the many different types of earth-sheltered homes and their various advantages, including a life span that can be two to three times longer than that of conventional housing, inexpensive building materials, and reduced maintenance costs. Additionally, the energy costs of an earth-sheltered home can be as much as 80 percent lower than a conventional homes power costs. The book will also examine the different environmental factors that you need to consider when selecting which style to build and how to begin, and carry out, your building process. Some of the factors discussed include the different types of soil and how to adjust to them, the level of precipitation and how to manage run off, and how to maximise use of natural light sources. Construction experts and earth-sheltered home builders have been interviewed and their expertise is included in this guide to help you learn how you can create your own underground home. Details of construction methods are found throughout the book, including tips and advice for planning, excavation, flooring, walls, framing, waterproofing, roofing, drainage, and insulation. You will also learn how to pour your own footings and floor, how to dry stack concrete block walls, how to use post and beam framing, and how to waterproof the membranes. With the information provided in this book, you can start planning and building your own earth-sheltered home in no time so that you, too, can benefit from the natural protection of the earth. If earth-sheltered building is good enough for Bill Gates $136 million mansion, then it just might be good enough for you too.

Earth Sheltered Homes

Author : Donna Ahrens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Earth Sheltered Homes written by Donna Ahrens and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Detailed construction information, plans, and energy data for twenty-three successful earth sheltered homes throughout the United States and Europe. Gross area, materials for construction, types of earth cover, method of insulation, and waterproofing techniques are all included in data sheets and charts that baccompany a full description of each house. In addition, comprehensive plans and over 150 photographs of both interior and exterior views"--Back cover.

Building Underground

Author : Herb Wade
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (45 download)

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Book Synopsis Building Underground by : Herb Wade

Download or read book Building Underground written by Herb Wade and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1983 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The design and construction handbook for earth-sheltered houses.

Earth Sheltered Housing Design

Author : University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center
Publisher : Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Earth Sheltered Housing Design written by University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1979 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers homeowners and architects a comfortable and economical approach to underground housing based on modern construcion techniques, providing plans, details, and photographs of existing examples of earth sheltered houses.

The Earth-sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book

Author : Mike Oehler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780960446407
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (464 download)

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Download or read book The Earth-sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book written by Mike Oehler and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book is the first to promote the benefits of both passive solar energy and earth sheltering in greenhouse design. This combination results in greenhouses which need no additional heating. The captured sun's energy and that which is stored in the earth is enough for successful year round harvest. It takes you step by step through the construction of an inexpensive greenhouse which may be built with either newly purchased or salvaged building materials for pennies on the dollar. It explains the author's unique Post/Shoring/Polyethylene construction methods and design techniques. The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book has 230 pages with nearly 200 illustrations, photos, diagrams, lists, charts and drawings. It contains all the information you need to free you from the pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, waxed, and E-coli laden, genetically modified and irradiated supermarket produce.

Earthbag Building

Author : Kaki Hunter
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 155092303X
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Earthbag Building written by Kaki Hunter and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2004-11-19 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags. Over seventy percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials-straw, cob, and earth-for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often environmentally-damaging outsourced materials. Earthbag Building is the first comprehensive guide to all the tools, tricks, and techniques for building with bags filled with earth-or earthbags. Having been introduced to sandbag construction by the renowned Nader Khalili in 1993, the authors developed this "Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique" over the last decade. A reliable method for constructing homes, outbuildings, garden walls and much more, this enduring, tree-free architecture can also be used to create arched and domed structures of great beauty-in any region, and at home, in developing countries, or in emergency relief work. This profusely illustrated guide first discusses the many merits of earthbag construction, and then leads the reader through the key elements of an earthbag building: Special design considerations Foundations, walls, and floors Electrical, plumbing, and shelving Lintels, windows and door installations Roofs, arches and domes Exterior and interior plasters. With dedicated sections on costs, making your own specialized tools, and building code considerations, as well as a complete resources guide, Earthbag Building is the long-awaited, definitive guide to this uniquely pleasing construction style. Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series

Earth-Sheltered Houses

Author : Rob Roy
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550923757
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Earth-Sheltered Houses written by Rob Roy and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2006-04-03 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only how-to manual on the subject directed to mainstream owner-builders An earth-sheltered, earth-roofed home has the least impact upon the land of all housing styles, leaving almost zero footprint on the planet. Earth-Sheltered Houses is a practical guide for those who want to build their own underground home at moderate cost. It describes the benefits of sheltering a home with earth, including the added comfort and energy efficiency from the moderating influence of the earth on the home's temperature-keeping it warm in the winter and cool in the summer-low maintenance, and the protection against fire, sound, earthquake and storm afforded by the earth. Extra benefits from adding an earth or other living roof option include greater longevity of the roof substrate, fine aesthetics, and environmental harmony. The book covers all of the various construction techniques involved including details on planning, excavation, footings, floor, walls, framing, roofing, waterproofing, insulation and drainage. Specific methods appropriate for the inexperienced owner-builder are a particular focus and include: pouring one's own footings and/or floor the use of dry-stacked (surface-bonded) concrete block walls post-and-beam framing plank-and-beam roofing, and drainage methods and self-adhesive waterproofing membranes. The time-tested, easy-to-learn construction techniques described in Earth-Sheltered Houses will enable readers to embark upon their own building projects with confidence, backed up by a comprehensive resources section that lists all the latest products such as waterproofing membranes, types of rigid insulation and drainage products that will protect the building against water damage and heat loss.

Essential Earthbag Construction

Author : Kelly Hart
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771422513
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Essential Earthbag Construction written by Kelly Hart and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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

Underground Houses

Author : Robert L. Roy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Underground Houses written by Robert L. Roy and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1979 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all aspects of designing and constructing a subterranean house from siting and excavation to landscaping and finishing the interior, drawing attention to the advantages of underground homes.

House of Earth

Author : Conrad Rogue
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Download or read book House of Earth written by Conrad Rogue and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth is the mother of all construction materials For thousands of years, people have dug up the clay-soil below their feet and transformed it into the most versatile building material. Worldwide, people are rediscovering the advantages of earthen construction, and for good reasons: it's easy to work with, extremely affordable, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, durable and beautiful! You will learn how to build with the most popular and time-tested techniques: Cob Adobe Light straw-clay Earth bags Earthen floors Earthen plasters and paints A few simple tools, such as buckets, shovels and wheelbarrows are all you need to get started. By describing how to identify, harvest, combine and process the basic ingredients of clay-soil, sand and straw, this book makes it clear and simple on how to make earthen building something you can start with the moment you put down the book! These techniques are being used to build entire houses, but they can just as easily be applied to smaller projects, such as backyard sheds, cabins, outdoor fireplaces, garden walls and play houses. As a bonus, part 3 of the book has complete instruction on how to build a traditional earthen pizza oven, using the techniques covered in the book. This makes for a great starter project! An often overlooked possibility is using earthen building methods to renovate existing homes on a shoestring budget, transforming run-down houses into earthen homes, without having to work with toxic or environmentally harmful building materials. After reading this book, you will realize how simple it is to integrate earthen materials with conventional building materials. What Mother Earth Magazine said about "House of Earth" "Conrad Rogue is a great builder, teacher, and philosopher. He is original in his thinking, skilled in his techniques, and passionate about the beauty and potential of earthen construction. And above all, he has the rare ability to skillfully convey all of that in his writing." Conrad Rogue has been teaching earthen construction since 2001. He is the founder and director of House Alive. (www.HouseAlive.org). He has taught workshops in the United States, Pine Ridge reservation, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Kenya and India.

Little Free Libraries & Tiny Sheds

Author : Philip Schmidt
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760358125
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Little Free Libraries & Tiny Sheds written by Philip Schmidt and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand the sharing movement to your community with Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds—your complete source for building tiny sharing structures, including plans for 12 different structures, step-by-step photography and instructions, inspirational examples, and maintenance. Around the world, a community movement is underway featuring quaint landscape structures mounted on posts in front yards and other green spaces. Some are built for personal use, as miniature sheds for gardeners or as decorative accent pieces. More commonly, though, they are evidence of the growing trend toward neighborhood organization and community outreach. This movement has been popularized by Wisconsin-based Little Free Library (LFL), whose members currently include 75,000 stewards seeking to build community togetherness and promote reading at the same time by sharing books among neighbors. LFL has inspired builders to use similar structures to share things like CDs, food, garden tools, and seeds in the community. Produced in cooperation with Little Free Library, Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds is the builder's complete source of inspiration and how-to knowledge. Illustrated throughout with colorful step-by-step photography and a gallery of tiny structures for further inspiration, Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds covers every step: planning and design, tools and building techniques, best materials, and 12 complete plans for structures of varying size and aesthetics. In addition, author and professional carpenter Phil Schmidt includes information on proper installation of small structures and common repairs and maintenance for down the road. Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds even includes information on how to become a steward, getting the word out about your little structure once it's up and running, and tips for building a lively collection. Community togetherness has never been so at the fore of our consciousness—or so important. Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds is one tool on the road to helping you build community in your neighborhood.

Earth Sheltered Housing

Author : Max Terman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1468466445
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (684 download)

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Download or read book Earth Sheltered Housing written by Max Terman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of our most important objectives as hu have provided basic principles from scientific mans is to discover and pass on ways of living journals and books and summarized the expe with our environment. Every form of life, in riences of people actually living in earth shel cluding human, depends on nature's ability to ters. produce clean air, pure water and fertile soil In the growth and development of any field and to recycle wastes. It is our duty to live in a of knowledge, there comes a time when theory manner that enhances and preserves these nat requires testing, when concepts need to be re ural processes. Earth sheltering-the use of fined in the light of experience. Such is the case earth cover to moderate and improve living with earth sheltering. A good foundation of conditions in buildings-is an old but recently principles has been laid, mostly through the ex rediscovered technique. It holds much promise cellent efforts of such organizations as the Un for allowing us to use less energy and preserve derground Space Center of the University of more space for natural and human needs. It also Minnesota, the School of Architecture at Okla gives the individual and society alike a real way homa State University, and the many design to achieve self-reliance and independence from professionals active in earth sheltering. These limited sources of fossil fuels.

Building Your Own Home For Dummies

Author : Kevin Daum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054067
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Building Your Own Home For Dummies written by Kevin Daum and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes

Essential Rammed Earth Construction

Author : Tim Krahn
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1771422467
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Essential Rammed Earth Construction written by Tim Krahn and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “All of the essential knowledge for completing a successful rammed earth project. Written by a geo-technical engineer with experience ramming earth.” —Kelly Hart, author, Essential Earthbag Construction Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates. Rammed earth—sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms—is a low-energy, high-performance building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It’s thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site materials to be used for major structural and building envelope elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes: Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options, mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits. This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY home owners, designers, engineers, and architects. “A much-needed and science-based update to a North American audience of designers, engineers and builders.” —Bruce King. P.E., author, The New Carbon Architecture “ A great book for anyone who wants to deepen their technical knowledge of rammed earth walls systems. It’s very helpful to have a book on rammed earth that is more focused on engineered rammed earth walls for cold climates.” —Clifton Schooley, Clifton Schooley & Associates, Rammed Earth Designers and Builders

Probably This Housewarming

Author : Beau Ciolino
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1647003024
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Probably This Housewarming written by Beau Ciolino and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the powerhouse couple behind the blog Probably This and #YourGayUncles, a comprehensive guide to living comfortably and beautifully on the cheap by and for millennials In Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore, Armato and Ciolino show you how to live your best, fullest, most beautiful life while dealing with all of the limitations that come with renting, working 40 hours—or more—a week, and having little-to-no disposable income. This fun, accessible guide is organized into three sections—Design, DIY, and Entertain—in the order you would naturally do them. First, you’ll learn to design your space to look just right, then you’ll find DIYs that will help add character and round out your home decor on a budget, and finally, you’ll get hosting tips for when your home is ready for entertaining. Whether you need help picking out a paint color, refurbishing vintage furniture, or mixing a batch of cocktails that slap, Matt and Beau are here to help transform your house (or apartment) into a home. A no-nonsense introduction to homemaking written by and for millennials, Probably This Housewarming is all about embracing your true self in your home design, guiding readers to create a space that reflects their personality and fits their individual needs. And as your needs grow and expand with every new place you call home, this book will be there for you every step of the way. Full of charm and humor, Probably This Housewarming is a charismatic and comprehensive guide to making any house a home.

Off Grid and Underground

Author : Steve Rees
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781493798513
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Off Grid and Underground written by Steve Rees and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a unique look into one of the most unusual building techniques - underground installation of shipping containers - finished out into a very modern, energy efficient home that has proven to be a delight to live in. Detailed how-to instructions from start to finish give the reader a real handle on how they could build this home for themselves successfully and enjoy the wonderful benefits of living underground and off the grid. A real must for those who are considering cutting the city ties and venturing out into the country to establish a successful homestead. Well worth a read!

How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows

Author : Popular Science Monthly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1628738820
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows written by Popular Science Monthly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many generations ago, the cabin was the backbone of American life; it was the headquarters of that important unit—the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin, understandably, was a necessity. Even in today's modern and complex world, many people still reside in cabins built to withstand permanent housing. In addition, cabins that serve as hunting and fishing lodges, summer cottages, and bungalows are seen as recreational luxuries. Cabins are healthy investments—when built correctly and cared for continuously, that is. Originally published in 1934, How to Build Cabins, Lodges, and Bungalows is both a historical and practical text that offers step-by-step instructions on how to build these structures and their various components: doors, windows, shutters, fireplaces, chimneys, porches, and more. In addition to shedding light on how cabins, lodges, bungalows—and even wayside stands and tourist homes—are built, the editors of Popular Science Monthly also included ideas for furnishing and decorating the finished homes and lodges, along with suggested lands on which to build them and tips on how to finance them.