Catalog Search Results
Author
Physical Desc
xix, 145 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
In the rush to acquire bigger and better Homes and to pay off increasingly large mortgages, many of us have been left feeling dissatisfied. Why is this do? There is compelling evidence that what we really desire is not bigger Homes, not more space, but better space. Natural Timber Frame Homes lays the philosophical groundwork for how locally available materials result in more durable and Beautiful Homes. It asks us to consider the source of our wood,...
Author
Physical Desc
vi, 159 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustainable building using renewable local resources and evolving traditional skills to create durable, ecological, and beautiful buildings."--Publisher's description....
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living simplifies this vast field for practical application....
Looking for an older book we don’t have?
Printed books not owned by Santa Fe Public Library that were released more than 6 months ago can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup. Limit: 3 per calendar month.
Looking for a newer item we don’t have?
Suggest the library purchase a new book, DVD, audiobook, or music CD through your account. Limit: 30 active requests at a time. Submit Purchase Suggestion