The Art of Natural Building-Second Edition-Completely Revised Expanded and Updated

<p><b> The original complete user-friendly introduction to natural building now fully revised and updated </b></p><p> The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy affordable and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as straw-bale construction cob or timber framing there are few resources which introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field. </p><p> Fully revised and updated <i> The Art of Natural Building </i> is the complete <i> and </i> user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from the do-it-yourselfer to architects and designers. This collection of articles from over fifty leaders in the field is now stunningly illustrated with over two-hundred full-color photographs of natural buildings from around the world. Learn about: </p><ul><li> The case for building with natural materials from the perspectives of sustainability lifestyle and health </li><li> What you need to know to plan and design your own beautiful and efficient natural home </li><li> Explanations of thirty versatile materials and techniques with resources on where to go for further information on each </li><li> How these techniques are being used to address housing crises around the world. </li></ul><p> Clearly written logically organized and beautifully illustrated <i> The Art of Natural Building </i> is <i> the </i> encyclopedia of natural building. </p><p><b> Joseph F. Kennedy </b> is a designer builder writer artist educator and co-founder of Builders Without Borders. <b> Michael G. Smith </b> is a respected workshop instructor consultant and co-author of the best-selling book <i> The Hand-Sculpted House </i> . <b> Catherine Wanek </b> is a co-founder of Builders Without Borders and author/photographer of <i> The Hybrid House </i> and <i> The New Straw Bale Home </i> . </p>