Earthen Floors

Author : Sukita Reay Crimmel,James Thomson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781550925616

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Earthen Floors by Sukita Reay Crimmel,James Thomson Pdf

Down and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors For most of human history, people have lived in durable, comfortable buildings made from natural materials such as soil, sand, rocks and fiber. All over the globe, these ancient traditions persist; a quarter to a third of the world's population today lives in houses built partially or entirely of earth. Conventional Western building techniques using industrial materials may save time and create efficiencies, but these perceived savings come at considerable financial and environmental cost. As well as boasting a unique and beautiful aesthetic, natural building techniques are accessible, affordable and nontoxic. Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated manual covering the history, use and maintenance of this attractive, practical flooring option. This detailed, fully-illustrated guide explains every part of the process, including: Sourcing and harvesting materials Preparing the subfloor Pouring, finishing and sealing the floor Living with and maintaining your earthen floor. Because information on creating quality earthen floors was not previously widely available, there have been some negative experiences. Drawing on the combined knowledge of the most qualified earthen floor practitioners, as well their own substantial experience, the authors deliver the definitive resource for this exciting technique, perfect for everyone from the novice to veteran builder.

Author : Michael Henry,Tina Therrien
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781771422581

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Essential Natural Plasters by Michael Henry,Tina Therrien Pdf

A veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes Natural plasters made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. Fun to work with, low-impact, and allowing infinite creativity, they are high performance and provide proven, centuries-long durability. Yet until now there's been no resource that has pulled together the best North American plaster recipes and how-to into one place. Essential Natural Plasters covers it all: Sourcing and selecting materials, including site-soils Clay, lime, and gypsum plasters as well as fibers and amendments Interior and exterior use and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms Preparing substrates, from straw bales and cob to lath and Sheetrock How to set up a safe, efficient worksite Mixing, testing, tinting, repairing, and applying plasters Coveted recipes from leading plasterers in Ontario, Vermont, New Mexico, France, and New Zealand. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, Essential Natural Plasters is the must-have resource for owner-builders and professionals alike.

Author : Paul Graham McHenry
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0816511241

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Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings by Paul Graham McHenry Pdf

Earth is the oldest and most widely used building material in the world today. It's abundant, inexpensive, and energy-efficient. But if you're building with earth, simplicity of material needn't be an excuse for poor planning. Paul Graham McHenry, author of the best-selling Adobe - Build It Yourself, here provides the most complete, accurate, and factual source of technical information on building with earth. Lavishly illustrated with scores of photographs and drawings, Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings spells out details of: ¥ soil selection ¥ adobe brick manufacturing ¥ adobe brick wall construction ¥ rammed earth wall construction ¥ window and door detailing ¥ earth wall finishes ¥ foundations ¥ floor and roof structures ¥ insulation ¥ mechanical considerations. Whether you're designing a new building or renovating an existing structure, Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings can show you how to achieve better results.

Author : Athena Swentzell Steen,Bill Steen,David Bainbridge
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Straw bale houses
ISBN : 9780930031718

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The Straw Bale House by Athena Swentzell Steen,Bill Steen,David Bainbridge Pdf

Many copies in stock but still heavy demand; only a few titles published on this subject. Very popular in rural WA too.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555101161

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Reports from Commissioners by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : HARVARD:32044106494230

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Parliamentary Papers by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons Pdf

Author : Frederick Tynte Warburton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Horse racing
ISBN : HARVARD:HN1CAR

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The Race Horse by Frederick Tynte Warburton Pdf

Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Carpentry
ISBN : UCAL:$C58798

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Carpenter by United States. Department of the Army Pdf

Author : Tim Krahn
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781771422468

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Essential Rammed Earth Construction by Tim Krahn Pdf

“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

Author : Gernot Minke
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783035622553

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Building with Earth by Gernot Minke Pdf

Earth, in common use for architectural construction for thousands of years, has in the past thirty years attracted renewed attention as a healthy, environment-friendly and economical building material. What needs to be considered in this context? The manual Building with Earth, which has been translated into many languages, describes the building technology of this material. The physical properties and characteristic values are explained in a hands-on manner: With proper moisture protection, earth buildings are very durable, and in particular the combination with wood or straw allows a wide spectrum of design options. Numerous built examples demonstrate the range of applications for this fully recyclable material.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : AIDS (Disease)
ISBN : UCBK:C095495753

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Uganda AIDS Indicator Survey 2011 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Leslie Preston Day,Kevin T. Glowacki
Publisher : INSTAP Academic Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781623032777

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Kavousi IIB by Leslie Preston Day,Kevin T. Glowacki Pdf

This is the second of three planned volumes in the final report on the cleaning and excavations at the Late Bronze Age site of Vronda near Kavousi in eastern Crete. It describes the excavation, stratigraphy, and architecture of the buildings on the slopes of the Vronda ridge: Building Complexes E, I-O-N, and L-M, Building F, and the pottery kiln, as well as areas excavated on the periphery that did not belong to any of these buildings. It also presents lists, catalogs, and images of artifacts and ecofacts that were uncovered at the site.

Author : Bert Davis,Holly Davis
Publisher : Microcosm Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-29
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781621062486

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Dwelling Portably 2000-2008 by Bert Davis,Holly Davis Pdf

Full of information about living without a permanent residence, this collection contains helpful and informative tips for biking, tents, showering, and cooking. These zines from 2000 to 2008 show how to live the lifestyle far outside of cities and bereft of technology.

Author : Marko Sauer,Otto Kapfinger
Publisher : Detail
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3955532739

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Martin Rauch: Refined Earth by Marko Sauer,Otto Kapfinger Pdf

For over 25 years, Martin Rauch has been at the forefront of research and development in all aspects of rammed earthed construction. As proper design with earth can only come from truly understanding the material, he would now like to share his experience and knowledge of this construction material in a design manual. The publication goes beyond projects to focus on structural elements, such as the design and layout of floors, walls, ceilings and openings, which are clearly explained with detailed project information from structures previously realised by Martin Rauch. Various examples help to illustrate how to overcome structural engineering difficulties in earth construction and the design possibilities that result from these solutions. Essays about earth as a material and its particular aspects in the areas of building biology, building physics and construction permits complete this fundamental work. - Martin Rauch s experience of over 25 years of practical application in earth construction - From design details and craftsmanship to prefabrication and industrial production - A wide range of various solutions for specific design tasks using completed structures as examples"

Author : William McClure Thomson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Bible
ISBN : OSU:32435023351349

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The Holy land by William McClure Thomson Pdf