The natural house A complete guide to healthy, energy-efficient, environmental homes

Daniel D. Chiras

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Published
White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub 2000.
Language
English
Main Author
Daniel D. Chiras (-)
Physical Description
468 p. : ill
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781890132576
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part I. The Sustainable Imperative
  • Chapter 1. Striking Out in a New Direction
  • Part II. Choices
  • Chapter 2. Rammed Earth Homes
  • Chapter 3. Straw Bale Homes
  • Chapter 4. Earthships and Beyond
  • Chapter 5. Adobe Homes
  • Chapter 6. Cob Homes
  • Chapter 7. Cordwood Homes
  • Chapter 8. Log Homes
  • Chapter 9. Stone Homes
  • Chapter 10. Emerging Natural Building Techniques
  • Part III. Sustainable Systems
  • Chapter 11. Energy Independence: Passive Solar Heating and Cooling
  • Chapter 12. Energy Independence: Generating Electricity from Sun, Wind, and Water
  • Chapter 13. Environmentally Sustainable Water Systems
  • Chapter 14. Green Building Materials: Creating the Ultimate Environmentally Friendly Home
  • Chapter 15. Site Considerations: Choosing a Site, Protecting It during Construction, and Restoring the Land
  • Chapter 16. Building an Alternative Home: What You Need to Know to Get Your Home Built
  • Resource Guide
  • Index