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Stoneview: How To Build An Ecofriendly Little Guesthouse
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Stoneview Is An Octagonal, Cordwood Masonry Timberframed Guesthouse With A Living Roof Located In Upstate New York, Fully Constructed And Finished For Just $6,000.In Response To The Enormous Interest In This Unique Little Home, Author And Builder Rob Roy Has Written Stoneview.Over 130 Clear Line Drawings And Stepbystep Images Provide The Reader With All The Information Needed To Build This Three Hundredsquarefoot Cabin From Start To Finish, And A Fullcolor Section Shows Off The Beautiful Design Features Of This Charming Green Cabin. All Design Considerations Are Covered, As Well As An Interesting And Thorough Discussion Of The Geometry Of The Octagon.Separate Chapters Are Devoted To: Site Preparation Forming And Pouring The Slab Timber Framing The Lightweight Living Roof The Cordwood Masonry Wallsfull Instructions For The Interior Floor And Wall Finishing Are Included, As Well As A Basic Plumbing System Featuring The Humanure Composting Toilet System. Stoneview Concludes With A Performance Evaluation Of The Building And A Complete Costing Analysis. Best Of All, The House Is Appropriate For Any Climate.This Latest Book By Rob Roy Will Appeal To His Many Followers, As Well As Those New To Alternative Buildings. Instructions Are Designed For Both Experienced And Novice Builders.Rob Roy And His Wife Jaki Started The Earthwood Building School In 1981. Earthwood Specializes In Alternative Building Methods Such As Cordwood Masonry And Earthsheltered Housing. Roy Is The Author Of Twelve Books, Including Earthsheltered Houses, Timber Framing For The Rest Of Us, And Cordwood Building (New Society Publishers).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Stoneview: How to Build an Eco-Friendly Little Guesthouse'? A: The book focuses on the construction of an eco-friendly octagonal guesthouse using cordwood masonry and timber framing techniques, featuring a living roof.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stoneview' and what is his background? A: The author is Rob Roy, who is known for his expertise in alternative building methods and is the founder of the Earthwood Building School.
- Q: What type of building techniques does this book cover? A: The book covers cordwood masonry, timber framing, site preparation, slab forming, and includes instructions for a lightweight living roof.
- Q: Is 'Stoneview' suitable for beginners in construction? A: Yes, the book provides detailed step-by-step instructions that cater to both novice and experienced builders.
- Q: What are some of the key features included in the book? A: The book includes over 130 clear line drawings, step-by-step images, and a full-color section showcasing design features.
- Q: Does the book provide guidance on interior finishing? A: Yes, it includes full instructions for interior floor and wall finishing, as well as plumbing system details.
- Q: What is the size of the guesthouse described in the book? A: The guesthouse is three hundred square feet in size.
- Q: What is the estimated cost to build the guesthouse as mentioned in the book? A: The estimated cost to build the guesthouse is approximately $6,000.
- Q: When was 'Stoneview' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Stoneview' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.