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Circle Houses: Yurts, Tipis and Benders (House That Jack Built) by David Pearson Publisher Comments Among nomadic peoples, round-shaped homes, echoing natural forms, have sheltered families since the dawn of recorded time. The natural world is filled with circles, but it's surprising how unusual circular houses are in industrialized society. In our... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $3.95 Used - Hardcover 
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Yurts: Living in the Round by Becky Kemery Publisher Comments Yurts: Living in the Round journeys from Central Asia to modern America and reveals the history, evolution, and contemporary benefits of yurt living. One of the oldest forms of indigenous shelter still in use today, yurts have exploded into the twenty... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $17.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways by Gerald Rowan Publisher Comments The setting might be a sparkling lakefront, a cool clearing in the woods, a breathtaking mountaintop, or an expansive beach, but the dream of a modest retreat from everyday life often includes a simple little cabin. In cabin getaways of the imagination... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Log Houses of the World by Richard Olsen Publisher Comments The first-ever chronological survey of the greatest examples of log houses designed in Europe and the United States includes photographs, plans, and little-known drawings from such celebrated Modern-era architects as Eliel Saarinen, Adolf Loos, Le... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $16.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Cottage for Sale (Must Be Moved): A Woman Moves a House to Make a Home by Kate Whouley Synopsis Memoir of a single woman who moved a one-room cottage twenty-five miles and attached it to her three-room house, to make more room for her life and her work. Along the way the way she received help and support from a group of eccentric friends, an army... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Adobe Homes for All Climates: Simple, Affordable, and Earthquake-Resistant Natural Building Techniques by Lisa Morey Shroder Publisher Comments The lay-up of adobe bricks is an easy, forgiving way to achieve a solid masonry-wall system. Contrary to stereotypes, adobe is perfectly adaptable for use in cold, wet climates as well as hot and dry ones, and for areas prone to earthquakes. With its... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $23.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Micro Green: Tiny Houses in Nature by Mimi Zeiger Publisher Comments From treehouses to pre-fabs, this book presents sustainable, micro-green living at its best. Micro Green delves into the concept of compact living and demonstrates the possibilities of living with less while maintaining a rich life. As sustainable... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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The New Cottage Home: A Tour of Unique American Dwellings by Jim Tolpin Publisher Comments The New Cottage Home taps into today's move toward lifestyle simplicity and the idea that living space should be rich in details, conservative of resources, and no larger than necessary. Jim Tolpin celebrates the diversity and charm of 30 sample cottages,... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution by Alex Johnson Synopsis Featuring shedworkers and shedbuilders from around the world who are leading the alternative workplace revolution, Shedworking looks at why having a shed office is a greener way of working, improves the work-life balance, and accelerates one's... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Woodland House by Ben Law Publisher Comments Designed as a dual-purpose book, The Woodland House is both a volume for the armchair enthusiast and an inspirational guide for those wishing to build a similar structure. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 color photos, this step-by-step guide... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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Cottage Essentials: The Everything Guide for Your Cottage, Cabin or Camp by Wayne Lennox Publisher Comments A practical guide to everything you really need to know at your vacation house or camp. Topic range from building decks, cutting firewood, oil lamps, plumbing, pests and first aid; to fishing, hospitality, recipes and tending the bar.... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Kit Homes Modern by Ima Ebong Publisher Comments Kit homes have been around for nearly a century, but they've gained popularity in recent years thanks to fresh new designs and consumers looking for more affordable housing options in an expensive real estate market. A kit home -- even more do-it... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $15.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Redux by Jennifer Roberts Publisher Comments Redux offers a host of solutions for creating a green home with recycled, reused, and environmentally healthy materials, whether remodeling, redecorating, or building from the ground up. This book combines extensive salvage use with the larger goal of... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $10.97 Sale - Hardcover
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Mill by David Larkin Publisher Comments The counterpart to his bestselling Barn: The Art of a Working Building and years in the making, David Larkin's latest visual documentary book is a tour of the intriguing architecture of mills from their medieval beginnings to present day uses. Windmills,... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $14.95 Used - Hardcover
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Sustainable Architecture White Papers by Earth Pledge Foundation Publisher Comments A remarkable collection of vibrant and diverse readings, Sustainable Architecture White Papers explores the critical link between our built and natural environments. Cuting-edge architecture, design, planning, and education leaders illustrate a new... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Roundwood Timber Framing: Building Naturally Using Local Resources by Ben Law Publisher Comments This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book... (read more) Your price: $39.95 New - Hardcover
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Cabins & Cottages: The Basics of Building a Getaway Retreat for Hunting, Camping, and Rustic Living by John Kelsey Publisher Comments '\' Whether building a summer cottage in the woods or homesteading off the grid, this book gives readers a logical and sensible approach to building permanent shelter in out-of-the-way places. Including everything from choosing and clearing a site and... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Barn Again: Restored and New Barns for the 21st Century by E Ashley Rooney Synopsis Today, many barns across the United States have outlived their original usefulness and are being destroyed, while others are slowly collapsing. Yet, some creative architects, developers, and homeowners exploit the flexible space offered by barns. They... (read more) List Price $34.99 Your price: $25.00 Sale - Hardcover
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The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes by Daniel D Chiras Publisher Comments Permaculture is a verbal marriage of "permanent" and "agriculture." Australian Bill Mollison pioneered its development. Key features include:use of compatible perennials;non-invasive planting techniques;emphasis on biodiversity;specifically adaptable to... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Rustic Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide by David R Stiles Publisher Comments Campers, anglers, hunters, and nature lovers - the woodland hideaway you've dreamed of is in these pages Whether you long for an elegant water gazebo, a luxurious sauna hut, or a traditional tipi, you'll find illustrated, step-by-step instructions to... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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