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The Natural Plaster Book
Earth, Lime and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes
by Cedar Rose Guelberth & Dan Chiras

For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.
From principles to practicalities, and with …
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Cordwood Building
The State of the Art
by Rob Roy

Cordwood masonry is an ancient building technique whereby walls are constructed from "log ends" laid transversely in the wall. It is easy, economical, esthetically striking, energy-efficient, and environmentally-sound.
Cordwood Building collects the …
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The Art of Natural Building
Design, Construction, Resources
edited by Joseph F. Kennedy, Michael G. Smith & Catherine Wanek

The search for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible is leading a growing number of people to take a fresh look at building techniques long shunned by the modern construction industry.
Recently, books on specific …
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