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

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Subjects: House construction > Amateurs' manuals.

Green products.

Sustainable development.

Architecture and society.

Dwellings > Energy conservation.

Construction industry > Appropriate technology.

Dwellings > Environmental engineering.

Housing and health.
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