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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 693.22 EAN: 9781903998724 ISBN: 1903998727 Label: Green Books Manufacturer: Green Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: April 01, 2006 Publisher: Green Books Studio: Green Books Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Not the book for US based buildersThe authors took a course at the Cob Cottage Company, which begs the question; why not just buy a book from the Cob Cottage Company rather that get the info second hand? The authors are also British, so the references are mostly to British law and British geography. Had I of known this fact, I would not have considered buying this book since I live in the Western United States. Rating: - Building My knowledgeIf you are truly interested in using cob and building environmentaly friendly homes, then this book is for you. It is very descriptave in it's wording and the pictures in it help as well. This book is a must have if you plan to use or build with cob! Rating: - Beautifully thoroughLavishly illustrated, this is a well-organized, clearly written volume describing the processes necessary to build a range of structures using earth and straw (and a number of other natural materials). The drawings and photographs really help support the text, providing a rich introduction into the world of cob and natural building. An exceptional book for anyone thinking about getting involved with cob building. Rating: - "One stop" book for cob buildingThose of you who have read "The Hand-Sculpted House" by Ianto Evans will like this book. It is an excellent guide to building with cob. I felt that every aspect of building a house was covered in enough detail that you could start building with cob if you were even a little bit handy. Although building a house is covered well, it includes building fireplaces and cob ovens, too. I paid forty five dollars for my copy at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair and see now that I could have ... Read More Rating: - Todo lo que hace falta saber...En este volumen aparece todo lo que se necesita saber sobre una construcción Cob, lo que hecho a faltar aquí como en la mayoría de libros de construcción natural es el cálculo de estructuras para el tejado, y su correcto dimensionado. Un libro fascinante con multitud de detalles y esquemas 
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