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THATCHING
A Handbook
Nicholas Hall
A guide to using renewable natural resources to achieve good quality thatching. How to achieve the longest possible roof life and minimise fire risk. Lots of drawings and a clear text. 48pp
TH1 £14.95 add to cart
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TIMBER BUILDING IN BRITAIN
R W Brunskill
A definitive and well illustrated summary of the principles and techniques of timber-frame construction. Sections inc-lude an excellent glossary of terms and a well researched chronology of timber building throughout its history. 255pp
BIB £25.00 add to cart
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THE TIMELESS WAY OF BUILDING
Christopher Alexander
This book describes the development, theory and practice of probably the most powerful technique of holistic design yet devised. It brings the reader back in touch with an intuitive way of design in the landscape, and provides the underlying basis for a design language of patterns based on networks of activities and needs of the spirit, rather than arbitrary aesthetics. Essential reading for anyone wishing to design ‘whole’ spaces, whether they are structures, gardens or public areas. 552pp
TWB £35.00 add to cart
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TIPI LIVING
Patrick Whitefield
Completely revised and updated, this is Patrick's guide to all aspects of tipi living: choosing, pitching, maintaining, moving, fire-making, furnishing and cooking in a tipi. It is also his personal account of a time of simplicity and spiritual connection with the Earth. A delightful book for everyone, whether you want to live in a tipi, or just celebrate the simple life. 48pp
TL1 £4.95 add to cart
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TREEHOUSES
The Art & Craft Of Living Out On A Limb
Peter Nelson
A fascinating collection of colourful pictures and stories of far-out treehouses (and their builders) from around the world, from simple nailed together shelters to veritable palaces in the skies. For dreamers and builders alike –guaranteed to be enjoyed. 128pp
TAC £12.99 add to cart
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WATTLE AND DAUB
Paula Sunshine
Wattle and daub is a technique using rods or sticks woven around larger posts and covered with a clay, sand and straw mix to make walls. It is an extremely durable and resilient building technique. This book beautifully sets out the history of this material and goes on to show you how to make your own wattle and daub panels or repair old ones. Very practical. 40pp
WAD £4.99 add to cart
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THE WOODLAND HOUSE
Ben Law
Beautifully illustrated with over 100 colour photos, this step-by-step guide shows how Ben built his home, hewn from his own woodland, for under £28,000. 96pp
TWH £14.50
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YOUR GREEN HOME
A Guide To Planning A Healthy, Environmentally Friendly New Home
Written for homeowners planning a new home, this book reviews key issues relating to home location, site design, construction systems, building design to optimise energy performance, renewable energy systems, material selection, indoor environmental quality and water efficiency. A US title but generally applicable and useful. 256pp
YGH £11.99 add to cart
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YOU CAN MAKE THE BEST HOT TUB EVER
Becky Bee
This little book is a wonderfully simple guide to constructing a beautiful and practical outdoor bath from the most basic of materials. Imagine the joy of warming your bones in the tub under a twinkling night sky! The design allows for hours of starlit bathing, with no chance of the burnt bottoms so familiar to many fresh-air bathers. 64pp
YCM £10.95 add to cart
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YOU'VE BEEN TIMBER FRAMED
Paula Sunshine
Ignore the title, this is a very informative book by an extremely experienced builder and teacher. Well written with clear colour photos, guiding you through purchase and care and repair – potentially saving you thousands of pounds. It includes render, paths and external ground levels, internal plaster and paint, infill, the timber frame, fitted furniture, damp proofing methods, wood boring insects, windows, pointing, roofs, sealing brickwork, extensions and listed buildings. 74pp
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YURTS, TIPIS & BENDERS
David Pearson
All about ‘living in the round’ with examples from Mongola, the USA and Britain. Full of stories from people who live and work in these unqiue structures and some basic tips about making them too. Good colour photographs. Hardback. 96pp
YTB £10.99 add to cart
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BUILDING WITH STRAW BALES
Athena & Bill Steen
A collection of beautifully crafted straw bale homes with lovely photographs and explanatory commentary outlining materials and techniques used mainly by self-builders at the cutting edge of the movement. A good companion to the acclaimed Straw Bale House by the same authors. 116pp
BSB1 £16.95 add to cart
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BUILDING WITH STRAW BALES
A Practical Guide For The UK & Ireland
Barbara Jones
An excellent practical workbook that covers all aspects of straw bale construction. Barbara offers designs and details which she has evolved herself over many years of refinement and trial and error. The section on plasters and renders for straw bale is comprehensive and the further reading and resources are very helpful.128pp
BSB2 £9.95 add to cart
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DESIGN OF STRAW BALE BUILDINGS
Bruce King
A design manual for practising professionals, drawing on the collective experience of the most senior and respected figures in the rapidly-emerging field of straw bale construction. This is the only book that provides truly useful information to architects, engineers, building officials and builders who want to design intelligently with plastered straw bales. (US title.) 288pp
DSB £25.00 add to cart
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MORE STRAW BALE BUILDING
Chris Magwood, Peter Mack & Tina Therrien
A completely rewritten edition of Straw Bale Building which brings the subject up to date. Designs are for the cold wet climate that is a feature of northern latitudes, so is very good for UK builders even though the book is American in origin. Full of constructional details, line drawings and photos. 236pp
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SERIOUS STRAW BALE
A Home Construction Guide
Paul Lacinski and Michael Bergeron
A comprehensive book that handles the serious design issues of seasonal moisture, humidity and temperature stresses in more extreme climates. Includes a comparison of the two main approaches: Nebraskan style, where bails bear the weight of the roof, and framed structures, where bales only provide infill and insulation. 480 pp
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STRAW BALE DETAILS
A Manual For Designers & Builders
Chris Magwood & Chris Walker
For those serious about straw bale, this manual focuses on specific design theories and practices to ensure well-built, long-lasting structures. Includes large, easy-to-read architectural drawings for a wide variety of building options, including load-bearing and post-and-beam designs, plus the most recent testing data. 68pp
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THE STRAW BALE HOUSE
David Bainbridge, Athena Steen & Bill Steen
Whether you build an entire house or something more modest - a studio, garage or children's playhouse - plastered straw construction is an exceptionally durable and inexpensive option. This book shows you how to build one in 4-6 weeks for as little as half the cost of a conventional house; why straw is an excellent material for strength, energy- and resource-efficiency; how to retro-fit ibuildings with straw bales, and gain high insulation values. Beautifully illustrated. 250pp
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THE WOODLAND HOUSE
Ben Law
Permanent Publications
Designed as a dual purpose book, it is both a volume for the armchair enthusiast and an inspirational guide for those wishing to build a similar structure. Beautifully illustrated with over 100 colour photos, this step-by-step guide shows how Ben built his home, hewn from his own woodland, for under £28,000. It covers the basics of self-building and gives full details of the evolving design process, the identifying of materials, costings, project management and the actual building stages, from foundations and frames, through to interior features. Includes roundwood engineering calculations. Hardback. 96pp
“You couldn’t find a house that has a more intimate relationship with people and place.” Kevin McCloud.
“Very readable, with beautiful pictures.” Agroforestry Research.
“A fascinating chronical of a dream.” Good Woodworking.
“A valuable tale of an extraordinary home.” Smallwoods.
“Full of stunning colour photographs” Permaculture Works.
“A great read.” Design4Design.com.
TWH £14.95
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