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Master builder Louie Frazier's Japanesestyle pole house in Northern California, reachable on a 500foot cable across a river Ian MacLeod's handbuilt stone house in South Africa, where baboons jump on the roof at night Ma Page's bottle house in the Nevada desert Artist Michael Kahn's semisubterranean sculptural village in Arizona Bill and Athena Steen's strawbale houses Ianto Evans' cob houses in Oregon The Archlibre group of countercultural builders in the French Pyrenees Bill Coperthwaite's spectacular 3story yurt in the Maine woods Bill Castle's finelycrafted log home and sauna in the NY Appalachians A commune in the Tennessee mountains The 'Flying Concrete' brothers in Mexico and their farout sculptural structures Barns in California, Washington, and Connecticut Photoessays of Lloyd Kahn's trips to Nevada, the Mississippi Delta, Costa Rica, Nova Scotia, and Baja California Photos of buildings all over the world by photographers Yoshio Komatsu and Kevin Kelly + more, lots more. Shelter, it turns out, had a major influence on builders, and included are buildings our 1973 book inspired, so this is truly a sequel.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter'? A: 'Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter' showcases various unique handbuilt homes around the world, highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of builders like Louie Frazier and Bill Coperthwaite.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Lloyd Kahn, a prominent figure in the field of alternative architecture.
- Q: What type of structures are featured in the book? A: The book features a variety of structures, including Japanese-style pole houses, strawbale houses, cob houses, yurts, and other unconventional homes.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter' includes a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring quality for readers.
- Q: When was 'Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter' published? A: The book was published on April 20, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in architecture? A: Yes, this book is ideal for anyone interested in alternative architecture, DIY building, and unique home designs.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: 'Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in the book? A: Yes, the book contains numerous photographs showcasing the buildings and structures discussed.
- Q: Can this book serve as an inspiration for building projects? A: Absolutely, the book is designed to inspire readers with creative ideas and examples of handbuilt shelters.