Book Description
A design manual for practicing professionals, this title draws on the collective experience of the most senior and respected figures in the rapidly-emerging field of straw bale construction.
Author : Bruce King
Publisher : Green Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 11,28 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
A design manual for practicing professionals, this title draws on the collective experience of the most senior and respected figures in the rapidly-emerging field of straw bale construction.
Author : Athena Swentzell Steen
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 22,62 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0930031717
Many copies in stock but still heavy demand; only a few titles published on this subject. Very popular in rural WA too.
Author : CASBA
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 25,74 MB
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1771422920
The devil is in the details-the science and art of designing and building durable, efficient, straw bale buildings Straw bale buildings promise superior insulation and flexibility across a range of design aesthetics, while using a typically local and abundant low-embodied energy material that sequesters carbon-an important part of mitigating climate change. However, some early straw bale designs and construction methods resulted in buildings that failed to meet design goals for energy efficiency and durability. This led to improved building practices and a deeper understanding of the building science underlying this building system. Distilling two decades of site-built straw bale design and construction experience, Straw Bale Building Details is an illustrated guide that covers: Principles and process of straw bale design and building, options, and alternatives Building science of straw bale wall systems How design impacts cost, building efficiency, and durability Avoiding costly mistakes and increasing construction efficiency Dozens of time-tested detailed drawings for straw bale wall assemblies, including foundations, windows and doors, and roofs. Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, or owner-builder interested in making informed choices, Straw Bale Building Details is the indispensable guide to current practice in straw bale design and construction.
Author : Paul Lacinski
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,47 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Straw bale houses
ISBN : 9781890132644
Bergeron and Lacinski's new book Serious Straw Bale is the first to look carefully at the specific design considerations critical to success with a straw bale building in more extreme climates-where seasonal changes in temperature, precipitation, and humidity create special stresses that builders must understand and address. The authors draw upon years of experience with natural materials and experimental techniques, and present a compelling rationale for building with straw-one of nature's most resilient, available, and affordable byproducts.
Author : Nathaniel Corum
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 21,4 MB
Release : 2005-08-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781568985145
"Filled with comprehensive case studies selected from over thirty-five of Red Feather's successfully completed housing and community-based building projects, Building a Straw Bale House documents the organization's collaboration with reservation communities and provides a step-by-step, bale-by-bale construction handbook - from initial site selection to finished product. Complete with information on safety, design, tools, and materials, it is an inspiring lesson for anybody interested in this technique of constructing a house and a hopeful redefinition of the fundamental ideas of architecture and the home."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Athena Swentzell Steen
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing Company
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 32,71 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781890132774
Celebrates the aesthetic styles of straw bale dwellings with numerous color photographs, including both small and large homes and larger-scale institutional buildings. Includes an introductory essay by the authors noting the key lessons they have learned in years of building with bales.
Author : Gernot Minke
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,23 MB
Release : 2020-05-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3035618755
Building with straw bales is a technique pioneered a century ago in the state of Nebraska. In recent years there has been a renaissance in the use of straw as a building material largely in the American Southwest, but also in Canada, Australia, France, Holland, Germany, Austria and China. Straw is a renewable resource with excellent insulating properties. It is a cheap and easy-to-use option for self-builders, and even large-scale structures can be erected using timber framework filled with straw. This book is a practical, hands-on guide to building with straw. Fire safety, protection against moisture, damp, pests and parasites are treated in detail. Numerous on-site photos document the process of assembly and construction step by step. 30 exemplary international projects illustrate the wide spectrum of design possibilities with straw.
Author : Andrew Morrison
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,67 MB
Release : 2012-11-26
Category : House construction
ISBN : 9780615798028
A Modern Look At Straw Bale Construction walks you step by step through the process of building a straw bale house with the techniques used by master builder Andrew Morrison of www.StrawBale.com. Professional quality, to-scale design drawings are included that detail each step of the construction process.
Author : Bruce King
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 24,32 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Straw bale and rammed earth construction are enjoying a fantastic growth spurt in the United States and abroad. When interest turns to action, however, builders can encounter resistance from mainstream construction and lending communities unfamiliar with these materials. Buildings of Earth and Straw is written by structural engineer Bruce King, and provides technical data from an engineer's perspective. Information includes: special construction requirements of earth and straw; design capabilities and limitations of these materials; and most importantly, the documentation of testing that building officials often require.
Author : Barbara Jones
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,64 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Straw bale houses
ISBN : 9781900322515
Straw bale building is a radically different approach to the process of building. Like all innovative ideas, it has been pioneered by the passionate, and used experimentally by those with the vision to see its potential. It is firmly based in that sustainable, 'green building' culture that has brought to the construction industry many new and useful ideas about energy efficiency and responsibility towards the environment. As a building material, straw excels in the areas of cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. This practical guide has been written by the most experienced straw bale builder in the UK. It gives details of all the main construction methods, and includes: * bale specifications * plans * walls and foundations * doors and windows * plastering * building regulations and planning permission * frequently asked questions * construction drawings. This fully revised and updated edition includes new construction drawings, standard details for best practice design, examples of off-the-peg drawings for small buildings such as summer-houses and studios, and designs for affordable houses. These designs meet Building Regulations Code 6 for sustainable homes, and have a carbon rating of less than zero.