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Freewheeling Homes
Freewheeling Homes
by David Pearson
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The House that Jack Built SeriesEveryone has, at some point in their lives, entertained fantasies about spending some time—a few days, weeks, months, or years—in a home on wheels—whether a simple holiday caravan or a traditional horse... (read more)

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The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes (Natural Building)
The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes (Natural Building)
by Cedar Guelberth
Publisher Comments
For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters. From principles to practicalities, and with... (read more)

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Exceptional Treehouses
Exceptional Treehouses
by Alain Laurens
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In Exceptional Treehouses, author and treehouse builder Alain Laurens reveals 30 gorgeous treehouse structures, 25 of which are entirely new creations, all illustrated with Daniel Dufours beautiful watercolors as well as photographs by Jacques Delacroix,... (read more)

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Blue Houses: Sustainable Homes
Blue Houses: Sustainable Homes
by Cristina Paredes
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This beautifully illustrated book looks at examples of green homes around the world.... (read more)

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Modern Cabin: New Designs for an American Icon
Modern Cabin: New Designs for an American Icon
by Michelle Kodis
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Gorgeous and a little on the fancy-pants side, these are the cabins that you drive to in your Jag. For those of us who may not be rockin' the upscale cabin price tag, there are plenty of great styles to adapt and incorporate into our own living space... (read more)

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Simple Shelters: Tents, Tipis, Yurts, Domes and Other Ancient Homes (Wooden Books)
Simple Shelters: Tents, Tipis, Yurts, Domes and Other Ancient Homes (Wooden Books)
by Jonathan Horning
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A brief introduction to the construction and history of basic shelters. Shelter is one of our most basic needs, and throughout history mankind has been highly inventive in meeting it. Simple Shelters introduces the principal types of wooden and stick... (read more)

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Conversions
Conversions
by Emmay Okelly
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As populations grow, where and how we live is a major concern. Architects address the issue of housing, and converting spaces is often a more satisfactory solution than building from scratch. Conversions shows that with a bit of imagination all sorts of... (read more)

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Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb
Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb
by Peter Nelson
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Treehouses lift the spirits. They inspire dreams. They represent freedom: from adults or adulthood, from duties and responsibilities, from an earthbound perspective. If we can't fly with the birds, at least we can nest with them. With lively writing and... (read more)

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Build with Adobe
Build with Adobe
by Marcia Southwick
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This practical guide to building adobe homes was written from the author's many years of experience with adobe, and it is refreshingly no-nonsense: “What can you spend?” “Where will you put it?” “Who is going to build it... (read more)

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The Adobe Story: A Global Treasure
The Adobe Story: A Global Treasure
by Paul G Jr Mchenry
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A leading adobe architect and builder surveys the use of adobe around the world, examines the state of the adobe industry today, and traces the evolution of adobe in New Mexico.... (read more)

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My Cool Caravan: An Inspirational Guide to Retro-Style Caravans
My Cool Caravan: An Inspirational Guide to Retro-Style Caravans
by Jane Field Lewis
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A weekend away in a stylish caravan provides the perfect antidote to 21st-century living, and more and more people are now breathing fresh "retro" vibes into the humble recreational vehicle. Old-style campers also tap into the nostalgia/retro market... (read more)

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Home Tree Home: Principles of Treehouse Construction and Other Tall Tales
Home Tree Home: Principles of Treehouse Construction and Other Tall Tales
by Peter Nelson
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Remember the view from atop a tree? You could survey the landscape like a monarch, escape your parents' watchful eye, and let your imagination run wild. Well, just because you've grown up, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sense of liberation a tree... (read more)

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Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways
Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways
by Gerald Rowan
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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)

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New Treehouses of the World
New Treehouses of the World
by Pete Nelson
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Since the publication of Treehouses of the World, the community of treehouse builders has grown tremendously, and many more innovative treehouses have been built around the world. In New Treehouses of the World, world-renowned treehouse designer and... (read more)

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Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment: Biological Wastewater Treatment Volume 2
Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment: Biological Wastewater Treatment Volume 2
by Marcos Von Sperling
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Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment is the second volume in the Biological Wastewater Treatment series, and focus on the unit operations and processes associated with biological wastewater treatment. The major topics covered are: .microbiology and... (read more)

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Great Adaptations: New Residential Uses for Older Buildings
Great Adaptations: New Residential Uses for Older Buildings
by Jill Herbers
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A visual treat and practical guide on how you can have a totally unique and beautiful living space from what once was a barn, a firehouse, a power station and more.... (read more)

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Tipis & Yurts: Authentic Designs for Circular Shelters
Tipis & Yurts: Authentic Designs for Circular Shelters
by Blue Evening Star
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This book provides complete instructions for making tipis similar to those of the American Plains Indians and a Mongolian Hurt from modern, lightweight, waterproof materials that are widely available. Includes beautiful color photos taken in Arizona's... (read more)

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Build Your Own Fantasy Treehouse
Build Your Own Fantasy Treehouse
by David Parfitt
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A fun and inspiring book on treehouses, ranging from the simple and easy-to-build platform to more elaborate customisations.... (read more)

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Sustainable, Affordable, Prefab: The Ecomod Project
Sustainable, Affordable, Prefab: The Ecomod Project
by John D. Quale
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Sustainable Affordable Prefab combines architectural theory and practice in a beautifully illustrated account ofecoMOD, the innovative design/build program pioneered by John Quale. Unlike mostmanifestos of green design, Quale's book describes a... (read more)

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The Log Home: Classic Log Cabins of North America
The Log Home: Classic Log Cabins of North America
by Nancy L Mohr
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Eloquent in their simplicity and architectural strength, log cabins have long been associated with traditional American virtues of self-reliance, independence, and ingenuity. This ode to an early rural form of architecture is highlighted by full-color... (read more)

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