Название: The Natural Building Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction
Автор: Jacob Deva Racusin, Ace McArleton
Издательство: Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Год издания: 2012
Страниц: 604
Формат: epub
Размер: 96,9 Мб
Язык: English
Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning and construction, offering step-by-step instructions on:
siting and site analysis choosing materials integrating basic structural considerations into a design strategies for heating/cooling efficiency and moisture management planning for acoustics developing an integrative design navigating budgeting, code compliance, and project management creating the foundation, wall system, roof, and floors selecting and making plasters and paints evaluating options for mechanical and utility systems protecting against fire and insects integrating structures within landscape, climate, and human communities.