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Building With Earth: A Guide to Flexible-Form Earthbag Construction (A Real Goods Solar Living Book) [Paperback]

Paulina Wojciechowska (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2001

A guide to the re-emergence of earthen architecture in North America, where adventurous builders are creating timeless forms such as arches, vaults and domes using inexpensive, easily available materials. Even inexperienced builders can construct a tree-free building from foundation to curved roof.

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Product Details

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Company; 1st edition (June 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1890132810
ISBN-13: 978-1890132811
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Alternative housing ideas, February 25, 2002

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I have been casting about for alternative housing ideas for a few years now and have read several books concerning building your own. This book covers, not in great depth, several related building techniques that are valuable for those of us interested in other than stick (wood) construction. I highly recommend this book as a good starting point to those who prefer NOT to pound nails in wood!

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5.0 out of 5 stars very complete and well written "How To" guild, November 9, 2008

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I checked this book out at the library and had to buy it, the book is very well written and complete. You cannot go wrong with this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars EARTH SHELTHER, June 22, 2001

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Of the few books on earth shelter in circulation, Bill, Athena, and Paulina have provided us with a Gaudian Prairie style home for today. The experience of reading this book is like getting to the roots of our earthly existance in regards to needs and desires. All we need is shelter, made from the earth, with the help of the community.

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