Horning jonathan (29 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A brief introduction to the construction and history of basic shelters. The need for shelter is one of mankind's most basic, and mankind has been inventive in creating homes to fill this need. This book looks at the principal types of wooden and stick frame structures built around the world, and examines how their shape and form reflect cultural and cosmological considerations as well as climatic and utilitarian ones. The book charts the gradual shift from the circular homes of nomads to the rectangular ones favored by settled people, and examines the new geodesic experiments of the 20th Century. - Explore simple home materials: grasses, woven panels, bamboo, canvas, skin and bark - Learn the characteristics of Native American tipis, yurts and their variations, and Bedouin tents - Discover construction principles that make simple homes sound: "squared timber" and pegged mortise and tenon joints, geodesic domes, and triangularity.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. How do you build a yurt? A Bedouin tent? What about a kathe? Whats a yaranga? How about a hogan? Can you stay warm in an igloo? Are there secrets to living, thriving and surviving in specific climates? In this unique and exquisite little book, Jonathan Horning examines basic shelters from all over the world: mud-brick adobe structures, nomads tents, travellers quick fixes, timber frame buildings, and modern solutions, including straw bale designs and geodesic domes. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 64 pages. 6.06x4.80x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 64 pages. 6.75x5.50x0.33 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. Horning examines shelters from all over the world, from mud-brick adobe structures, nomad tents, and travellers' quick fixes to timber frame buildings, straw bale designs and geodisic domes. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMK; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 127 x 8. Weight in Grams: 84. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 57 pages. 7.00x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2022. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. 2009. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 57 pages. 7.00x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do you build a yurt A Bedouin tent What about a kathe What's a yaranga How about a hogan Can you stay warm in an igloo Are there secrets to living, thriving and surviving in specific climates In this unique and exquisite little book, Jonathan Horning examines basic shelters from all over the world: mud-brick adobe structures, nomads' tents, travellers' quick fixes, timber frame buildings, and modern solutions, including straw bale designs and geodesic domes. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. 'Fascinating' FINANCIAL TIMES. 'Beautiful' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. 'Rich and Artful' THE LANCET. 'Genuinely mind-expanding' FORTEAN TIMES. 'Excellent' NEW SCIENTIST. 'Stunning' NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do you build a yurt A Bedouin tent What about a kathe What's a yaranga How about a hogan Can you stay warm in an igloo Are there secrets to living, thriving, and surviving in specific climates In this unique and exquisite little book, Jonathan Horning examines basic shelters from all over the world: mud-brick adobe structures, nomads' tents, travellers' quick fixes, timber frame buildings, and modern solutions, including strawbale designs and geodesic domes.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brief introduction to the construction and history of basic shelters.The need for shelter is one of mankind's most basic, and mankind has been inventive in creating homes to fill this need. This book looks at the principal types of wooden and stick frame structures built around the world, and examines how their shape and form reflect cultural and cosmological considerations as well as climatic and utilitarian ones. The book charts the gradual shift from the circular homes of nomads to the rectangular ones favored by settled people, and examines the new geodesic experiments of the 20th Century. - Explore simple home materials: grasses, woven panels, bamboo, canvas, skin and bark- Learn the characteristics of Native American tipis, yurts and their variations, and Bedouin tents- Discover construction principles that make simple homes sound: 'squared timber' and pegged mortise and tenon joints, geodesic domes, and triangularity.…

Zustand: New. The world s bestselling pocket guide.KlappentextrnrnExamines simple shelters from all over the world.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnJonathan HorningKlappentextrnrnThe need for shelter is one of mankind s most basic, and mankind has been inventive in creating homes to fill this need. This book looks at the principal types of woode.