| Description |
xxii, 297 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Series |
Real goods independent living book |
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Real Goods independent living book.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. A Brief-History -- Ch. 2. Benefits of Straw Bale Building -- Ch. 3. Common Concerns -- Ch. 4. Working with Straw Bales -- Ch. 5. Bale Walls -- Ch. 6. Windows and Doors -- Ch. 7. Foundations -- Ch. 8. Roofs -- Ch. 9. Floors -- Ch. 10. Interior Elements -- Ch. 11. Finishing Bale Walls -- Ch. 12. Other Uses for Straw Bales -- Ch. 13. Designing the Straw Bale House -- Appendix: Resources for Straw Bale Construction |
| Summary |
Many copies in stock but still heavy demand; only a few titles published on this subject. Very popular in rural WA too |
| Notes |
A Real goods independent living book |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-291) and index |
| Subject |
Straw bale houses -- Design and construction.
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| Author |
Steen, Athena Swentzell, 1961-
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| LC no. |
94039518 |
| ISBN |
0930031717 (acid-free paper) |
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