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EcoNest Home : Designing and Building a Light Straw Clay House by Robert Laporte and Paula Baker-Laporte (2015, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherNew Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10086571777X
ISBN-139780865717770
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038440348

Product Key Features

Book TitleEconest Home : Designing and Building a Light Straw Clay House
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDesign & Construction, Sustainable Living, Buildings / Residential, Sustainability & Green Design
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes
GenreHouse & Home, Architecture
AuthorRobert Laporte, Paula Baker-Laporte
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in
Item Weight27.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
SynopsisStep-by-step instructions to build your own beautiful, environmentally friendly, healthy natural home. An EcoNest is not just a home--it is a breathtakingly beautiful structure that nurtures health and embraces ecology. This unique approach to construction combines light clay straw, timber framing, earthen floors, natural plasters, and other natural techniques with the principles of Building Biology to create a handcrafted living sanctuary. By bringing together time-honored traditions and modern innovations, owners of EcoNests enjoy living spaces that reflect the best of both worlds. The EcoNest Home is an in-depth exploration of the benefits of choosing this technique over conventional alternatives, combined with a complete practical guide for prospective designers and builders. Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte draw on their own extensive experience to provide: A detailed explanation of the nature-based science behind EcoNests Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions to guide you through construction Dozens of inspiring photos of completed projects, An EcoNest is not just a home-it is a breathtakingly beautiful structure that nurtures health and embraces ecology. This unique approach to construction combines light straw clay, timber framing, earthen floors, natural plasters, and other natural techniques with the principles of Building Biology to create a handcrafted living sanctuary. By bringing together time-honored traditions and modern innovations, owners of EcoNests enjoy living spaces that reflect the best of both worlds. The EcoNest Home is an in-depth exploration of the benefits of choosing this technique over conventional alternatives, combined with a complete practical guide for prospective designers and builders. Authors Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte draw on their own extensive experience to provide: A detailed explanation of the nature-based science behind EcoNests Fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions to guide you through construction Dozens of inspiring photos of completed projects. The most comprehensive, North American resource on light straw clay construction, written by its leading proponents, The EcoNest Home is a must-read for anyone considering building their own healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly, natural home., "Every aspect of creating a beautiful, sensible, and healthy home is explored and demonstrated with elegance and clarity." --Martin Hammer, architect, co-director, Builders Without Borders An EcoNest is not just a home--it is a breathtakingly beautiful structure that nurtures health and embraces ecology. This unique approach to construction combines light straw clay, timber framing, earthen floors, natural plasters, and other natural techniques with the principles of Building Biology to create a handcrafted living sanctuary. By bringing together time-honored traditions and modern innovations, owners of EcoNests enjoy living spaces that reflect the best of both worlds. The EcoNest Home is an in-depth exploration of the benefits of choosing this technique over conventional alternatives, combined with a complete practical guide for prospective designers and builders. Authors Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte draw on their own extensive experience to provide: A detailed explanation of the nature-based science behind EcoNests Fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions to guide you through construction Dozens of inspiring photos of completed projects The most comprehensive, North American resource on light straw clay construction, written by its leading proponents, The EcoNest Home is a must-read for anyone considering building their own healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly, natural home. "A great new book for the ecological designer, builder and homeowner." --Sukita Ray Crimmel, coauthor of Earthen Floors "The EcoNest Home is made from well designed, sophisticated techniques rooted in simplicity. This book demonstrates the outstanding results that arise to their steadfast commitment to creating healthy, natural homes." --Adam Weismann and Katy Bryce, authors of Using Natural Finishes, "Every aspect of creating a beautiful, sensible, and healthy home is explored and demonstrated with elegance and clarity." --Martin Hammer, architect, co-director, Builders Without Borders An EcoNest is not just a home--it is a breathtakingly beautiful structure that nurtures health and embraces ecology. This unique approach to construction combines light straw clay, timber framing, earthen floors, natural plasters, and other natural techniques with the principles of Building Biology to create a handcrafted living sanctuary. By bringing together time-honored traditions and modern innovations, owners of EcoNests enjoy living spaces that reflect the best of both worlds. The EcoNest Home is an in-depth exploration of the benefits of choosing this technique over conventional alternatives, combined with a complete practical guide for prospective designers and builders. Authors Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte draw on their own extensive experience to provide: A detailed explanation of the nature-based science behind EcoNests Fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions to guide you through construction Dozens of inspiring photos of completed projects The most comprehensive, North American resource on light straw clay construction, written by its leading proponents, The EcoNest Home is a must-read for anyone considering building their own healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly, natural home. "A great new book for the ecological designer, builder and homeowner." --Sukita Ray Crimmel, coauthor of Earthen Floors " The EcoNest Home is made from well designed, sophisticated techniques rooted in simplicity. This book demonstrates the outstanding results that arise to their steadfast commitment to creating healthy, natural homes." --Adam Weismann and Katy Bryce, authors of Using Natural Finishes
LC Classification NumberNA7117.5

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  • The Econest Home: (building an ecologically healthful home

    Great book with healthy alternatives for people and the planet, with regard to building materials and design. Full of resources for the talented homebuilder. Ought to have a wider audience! Easy to read, good illustrations.

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