The Natural House

Author : Frank Lloyd Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015058275556

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The Natural House by Frank Lloyd Wright Pdf

When Frank Lloyd Wright turns his attention to one of the most important personal problems now facing practically everyone in our society - it is a time for rejoicing. The world's greatest architect here meets the urgent problem of suitable shelter for The Family in a democracy, in a magnificent and - as was to be expected - challenging book. Here, presented at last in full detail, is the natural house. The moderate cost houses described in this book and profusely illustrated with 116 photographs, plans and drawings, are houses - of infinite variety for people of limited means - in which living has become for their owners a purposeful new adventure in freedom and dignity. Mr. Wright tells the story of the world famous "Usonian" houses, so that we now see, in text and illustrations, how they have evolved from original conception to final execution. He has also written a step-by-step description of the "Usonion Automatic," explaining just how that remarkable house is built - a simplified method of construction so devised that the owners themselves can build it with great economy and beauty. For this purpose, there are, in addition to Mr. Wright's text, special photographs and drawings of the method and materials, showing clearly how the Usonion Automatic is built.

Author : Frank Lloyd Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:251858833

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The Natural House by Frank Lloyd Wright Pdf

Author : Carol Venolia,Kelly Lerner
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1579906540

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Natural Remodeling for the Not-so-green House by Carol Venolia,Kelly Lerner Pdf

A guide to ecological renovation that explains simple steps people can take to make their homes more ecologically friendly and offers practical suggestions for project planning.

Author : Daniel D. Chiras
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015060071142

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The Natural House by Daniel D. Chiras Pdf

This sourcebook examines the options for building a house that is economical, energy-efficient, nontoxic, kind to the environment, and pleasurable to inhabit. Explores the pros and cons of 14 natural building methods, including straw bale, rammed earth, cob, cordwood, adobe, earthbags and papercrete.

Author : David Pearson
Publisher : Touchstone
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Do-it-yourself work
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073939260

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The Natural House Catalog by David Pearson Pdf

Featuring specific "how-to" projects written by specialists, as well as an index organized by city and region, this book is a natural for home builders, renovators, decorators, and fixer-uppers who cherish the environment now--and want to preserve it for future generations. 91 photos, 16 in color.

Author : Karen Logan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780671535957

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Clean House Clean Planet by Karen Logan Pdf

This easy-to-use guide for everyone who is concerned about the toxic chemicals in cleaning products includes remarkably simple recipes for natural, non-toxic household cleaners that really work--the secrets the cleaning industry doesn't want consumers to know.

Author : George Olin
Publisher : Western National Parks Association
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1877856398

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House in the Sun by George Olin Pdf

Author : Charles G. Woods
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780070717367

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A Natural System of House Design by Charles G. Woods Pdf

Explains a modular system for designing houses and includes tips on energy efficiency and low-cost design

Author : Douglas W. Tallamy
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781604691467

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Bringing Nature Home by Douglas W. Tallamy Pdf

“With the twinned calamities of climate change and mass extinction weighing heavier and heavier on my nature-besotted soul, here were concrete, affordable actions that I could take, that anyone could take, to help our wild neighbors thrive in the built human environment. And it all starts with nothing more than a seed. Bringing Nature Home is a miracle: a book that summons butterflies." —Margaret Renkl, The Washington Post As development and habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. In his groundbreaking book Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife—native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. Luckily, there is an important and simple step we can all take to help reverse this alarming trend: everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity by simply choosing native plants. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical and achievable recommendations, we can all make a difference.

Author : Rob Dunn
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781541645745

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Never Home Alone by Rob Dunn Pdf

A natural history of the wilderness in our homes, from the microbes in our showers to the crickets in our basements Even when the floors are sparkling clean and the house seems silent, our domestic domain is wild beyond imagination. In Never Home Alone, biologist Rob Dunn introduces us to the nearly 200,000 species living with us in our own homes, from the Egyptian meal moths in our cupboards and camel crickets in our basements to the lactobacillus lounging on our kitchen counters. You are not alone. Yet, as we obsess over sterilizing our homes and separating our spaces from nature, we are unwittingly cultivating an entirely new playground for evolution. These changes are reshaping the organisms that live with us -- prompting some to become more dangerous, while undermining those species that benefit our bodies or help us keep more threatening organisms at bay. No one who reads this engrossing, revelatory book will look at their homes in the same way again.

Author : Richard Jones
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781472906243

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House Guests, House Pests by Richard Jones Pdf

A witty and informative guide to nature in the home presented with vintage style. Today we live in snug, well-furnished houses surrounded by the trappings of a civilised life. But we are not alone – we suffer a constant stream of unwanted visitors. Our houses, our food, our belongings, our very existence are under constant attack from a host of invaders eager to take advantage of our shelter, our food stores and our tasty soft furnishings. From bats in the belfry to beetles in the cellar, moths in the wardrobe and mosquitoes in the bedroom, humans cannot escape the attentions of the animal kingdom. Nature may be red in tooth and claw, but when it's our blood the bedbugs are after, when it's our cereal bowl that's littered with mouse droppings, and when it's our favourite chair that collapses due to woodworm in the legs, it really brings it home the fact that we and our homes are part of nature too. This book represents a 21st century version of the classic Medieval bestiary. It poses questions such as where these animals came from, can we live with them, can we get rid of them, and should we? Written in Richard Jones's engaging style and with a funky-retro design, House Guests, House Pests will be a book to treasure.

Author : Alan Levinovitz
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780807010884

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Natural by Alan Levinovitz Pdf

Illuminates the far-reaching harms of believing that natural means “good,” from misinformation about health choices to justifications for sexism, racism, and flawed economic policies. People love what’s natural: it’s the best way to eat, the best way to parent, even the best way to act—naturally, just as nature intended. Appeals to the wisdom of nature are among the most powerful arguments in the history of human thought. Yet Nature (with a capital N) and natural goodness are not objective or scientific. In this groundbreaking book, scholar of religion Alan Levinovitz demonstrates that these beliefs are actually religious and highlights the many dangers of substituting simple myths for complicated realities. It may not seem like a problem when it comes to paying a premium for organic food. But what about condemnations of “unnatural” sexual activity? The guilt that attends not having a “natural” birth? Economic deregulation justified by the inherent goodness of “natural” markets? In Natural, readers embark on an epic journey, from Peruvian rainforests to the backcountry in Yellowstone Park, from a “natural” bodybuilding competition to a “natural” cancer-curing clinic. The result is an essential new perspective that shatters faith in Nature’s goodness and points to a better alternative. We can love nature without worshipping it, and we can work toward a better world with humility and dialogue rather than taboos and zealotry.

Author : Jenni Kayne
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847869640

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Pacific Natural at Home by Jenni Kayne Pdf

Jenni Kayne, the creator of the laid-back, luxe California lifestyle brand, shows us how to create spaces that encourage living well in comfort and style by featuring beautiful and inspiring interiors along with practical room-by-room tips. A known tastemaker and authority on style, Jenni Kayne spans the worlds of fashion, interiors, and entertaining. Inspired by organic textures, thoughtful simplicity, and natural landscapes, Kayne embodies an earthy and effortless aesthetic—one that is intentional and where beauty and authenticity exist in every detail. In her second book Kayne turns to interior design, sharing her beautifully designed interiors as well as the homes of other creative women who embrace a similar natural design ethos. The book introduces the homes by location, spanning varied landscapes and design characteristics: houses by the ocean, desert-style spaces, mountain homes, and abodes in the city. Lovely photographs illustrate how the women live in these spaces, room by room, and include smaller styling vignettes showcasing collectibles and personal objects. Interviews discuss each woman’s design philosophy and her ideas for living well at home. With a mix of visual inspiration and practical tips and resources, Kayne encourages us to express our individual style through decor, showing us how to create beautiful interiors that help us to live joyfully and mindfully, treating life’s details with creativity and care.

Author : Charles G. Woods
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015006770393

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Natural Architecture by Charles G. Woods Pdf

Describes the theories concerning organic architecture and applies them to design challenges involved in earth sheltered housing.

Author : Charles G. Woods,Malcolm Wells
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-28
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0471285285

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Designing Your Natural House by Charles G. Woods,Malcolm Wells Pdf

"Everyone who designs a house should have to memorize the rules in this book . before being allowed to purchase a drafting pencil. Mac and Charles have managed to consolidate most everything they know about residential design with wit, Clarity, and excellent sketches" -- David Wright, Noted Solar Designer and Environmental Architect * Designing Your Natural House Charles G. Woods and Malcolm Wells As concerns about our mistreatment of the environment keep growing, the trend toward housing that blends with rather than works against natural surroundings continues to accelerate. This important guide explores and illustrates all aspects of how to integrate dwellings with their natural settings. The authors are leading names in the natural design field whose work has been inspired by the contour-friendly, organic style of Frank Lloyd Wright. Charles G. Woods and Mclcolm Wells offer a wide range of invaluable design tips for both constructing new houses and remodeling existing ones. Every design they cover is in accordance with today's ecological and environmental concerns. Beautifully illustrated and hand lettered throughout, this guide explains how to choose the best site design, lay out floor plans, landscape, and incorporate energy-efficient features wherever possible. You're shown how to solve many design, ecological, and environmental problems, as well as how to keep design costs as low as possible. Numerous before-and-after graphics clarify every stage in the design process, and do and don't examples help you avoid common mistakes encountered when designing natural dwellings. Included are 150 money- and energy-saving tips more than 200 tricks of the trade that help assure exemplary results, and sample house plans (which you can order) that promote further understanding of how to integrate designs with the natural site. Designing Your Natural House is timely, comprehensive, and visually appealing, making it an ideal source for architects, contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, do -it-yourselfers, and remodelers.