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Building a Straw Bale House: The Red Feather Construction Handbook,New
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This book is a timely and important tool for the empowerment of communities facing housing deficits.The Red Feather project is extremely important; it is truly making a difference.'Jane GoodallFor more than a decade the Red Feather Development Group, a volunteerbased organization, has built and repaired straw bale houses for Native Americans. Somewhere along the wayand this was certainly not the planthey created an architectural phenomenon: This inexpensive, environmentally sound, easily constructed, and downright beautiful form of building has, for good reason,caught the public's imagination. Here, Red Feather provides a stepbystep, easytofollow manual for wouldbe strawbale buildersindeed, they supply everything you'll need but time, energy, and lots and lots of straw. Informative sections on safety, design, tools, and materials, and case studies picked from over thirtyfive Red Feather projects give a comprehensive overview to strawbale building.But this book is much more than a construction manual. It is also the inspiring story of Red Feather itself, a tale of community action and cooperation that suggests a cando solution to the growing housing crisis on America's Native American reservations.
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- Q: What is 'Building a Straw Bale House: The Red Feather Construction Handbook' about? A: This book serves as a comprehensive guide for constructing straw bale houses, offering practical advice and insights from over thirty-five Red Feather Development Group projects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Nathaniel Corum.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on October 1, 2005.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: It includes informative sections on safety, design, tools, materials, and case studies, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced builders.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book provides a step-by-step manual that is easy to follow, making it ideal for those new to straw bale building.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: It falls under the Residential category.
- Q: What makes straw bale construction environmentally friendly? A: Straw bale construction utilizes sustainable materials and offers an energy-efficient building method, making it an environmentally sound choice.