ISBN: 9780936070421 - barefoot architect: a handbook for green building (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a greener approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, includingdesign (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughout the book what is inexpensive and sustainable. Included are sections discussing urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, and dealing with septic waste, and all information is applied to three distinct tropical regions: humid areas, temporate areas, and desert climates. Hundreds of explanatory drawings by van Lengen allow even novice builders to get started. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. The wraps are shelf rubbed with light creasing around the edges. The binding is excellent. The pages are wavy throughout, but all pages are accessible. No inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*04/10/2023. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 720 pages. Take a greener approach to building with this informative, easy-to-follow han dbook?more than 200,000 copies sold internationally!Whether you?re a DIY builder or simply want to understand construction to better communicate with your contractor, Johan van Lengen can help. As a former United Nations worker a nd prominent architect, Johan has seen, firsthand, the need for a green approach to housing. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endea vor, including design, materials, and implementation.Discover the many op tions and important decisions you can make?such as siting and climate consider ations?that are inexpensive, sustainable, and could save you thousands of doll ars while helping the environment. Included are sections about urban planning, s mall-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, dealing with septic waste, and more. Plus, all the information is applied to three distinct r egions: humid areas, temperate areas, and desert climates. Hundreds of instructi onal drawings allow even novice builders to get started with ease.Inside you?ll find: * Bio-architecture, basic design, and site planning for hu mid and dry climates * Material tips about adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, plas ter, wood, concrete, and ferro-cement * Information on foundations, roofs, f loors, walls, doors, windows, and eco-techniques * Introductions to solar he ating, water-powered electricity, water purification, composting toilets, and mo reThe Barefoot Architect is a perfect book for these times of increased w orldwide concern for the environment and for those who desire to build eco-consc ious dwellings by utilizing natural resources.…