The first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods. From adobe to straw bales, traditional building materials are being adapted to meet code-required standards for health and safety in contemporary buildings around the world. Not only are they cost effective and environmentally friendly, but, when used correctly, these natural alternatives match the strength and durability of many mainstream construction materials. This book examines a broad range of traditional and modern natural construction methods, including straw-bale, light-clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth and pise, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo, and hybrid systems. It also covers key ecological design principles, as well as current engineering and building code requirements. Experts on each building system have contributed core chapters that explore the history, development, climatic appropriateness, environmental benefits, performance characteristics, construction techniques, and structural design principles for each method. More than 200 visuals depict both construction processes and completed structures. An extensive resource guide shows where to go for further information, training, and research. In an increasingly resource-conscious era, alternative construction is truly an idea whose time has come. Whether you're an architect, designer, student, or homeowner, this book will help you to combine indigenous building materials with modern construction systems and design standards to create low-impact, high-quality buildings that meet the highest levels of comfort, health, and safety.

Alternative Construction: Contemporary Natural Building Methods

Arts & Photography

Adams, Cassandra

Architecture

wiley

Comprehensive and up-to-date- the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction For twenty-five years, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. Now this Third Edition has been expertly revised and updated to address the latest advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Topics within each chapter are organized according to the CSI MasterFormat(TM), making the book extremely easy to use. Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements throughout the book. With its clear presentation of the basic concepts underlying building construction, Building Construction Illustrated, Third Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction.

Building Construction Illustrated

Ching, Frank

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Think about the last time you hit an emotional wall. Did you give up by walking away from the situation? Or did you step back, reevaluate your challenge and climb over your problem like a beast? This book addresses the obstacles that the author, Cabrina McLain has encountered in her life. Cabrina has asked her friends to share their stories as well. "Resilient, Courageous, and Persistent," this book describes the determination and focus of how ordinary people, faced extraordinary adversity and WON!

The Face of Adversity

Self-Help

Hammond, Michelle Boulden

Smith, Lori

Owens, Kim

McLain, Cabrina Hope

Foxworthy, Jennifer

Higgins, Linden

Outlaw, N. F.

Mosinski, Basia

Winters, Stacy

Motivational

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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