Author : Bruce King
Publisher : Green Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 23,58 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 : 45,24 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 : 11,66 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 : Chris Magwood
Publisher : Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 24,43 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780865714038
Two professional builders go through the process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues--from how to find and choose bales to special concerns for northern climates. Architectural drawings & photos.
Author : Paul Lacinski
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,69 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 : 32,67 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 : 44,84 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 : Chris Magwood
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 23,87 MB
Release : 2005-03-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1550923226
A completely rewritten and updated edition of this straw building classic. Straw bale houses are easy to build, affordable, super energy efficient, environmentally friendly, attractive, and can be designed to match the builder's personal space needs, esthetics, and budget. Despite mushrooming interest in the technique, however, most straw bale books focus on "selling" the dream of straw-bale building, but don't adequately address the most critical issues faced by bale house builders. Moreover, since many developments in this field are recent, few books are completely up to date with the latest techniques. More Straw Bale Building is designed to fill this gap. A completely rewritten edition of the 20,000-copy best-selling original, it leads the potential builder through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; developing sound building plans; roofing; electrical, plumbing, and heating systems; building code compliance; and special concerns for builders in northern climates. New material includes: more extensive sections on electric wiring and plumbing updated sections on bale finishes and finishing a section on prefabricated straw bale walls a wider selection of case studies, photographs and illustrations a section on common mistakes budgeting for low-, medium- and high-cost projects, and new testing data that is in no other straw bale book. Down-to earth and complete, More Straw Bale Building makes the remarkable benefits of straw bale building available in the most comprehensive and practical book on the subject to date.
Author : Gernot Minke
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 19,88 MB
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3035618755
Bereits vor gut 100 Jahren wurde in Nebraska die Technik des Bauens mit Strohballen entwickelt. Durch das Stapeln und Verbinden der Ballen ließen sich preisgünstig Wohnhäuser errichten. Seit einiger Zeit erlebt dieser Baustoff in vielen Teilen der Erde eine Renaissance: Die Häuser sind wirtschaftlich, da sie zum Teil in Eigenleistung errichtet werden können, und ökologisch sinnvoll, da der Rohstoff nachwächst und sehr gute Dämmeigenschaften aufweist. Das Buch zeigt praxisnah die Konstruktion von Strohbauten. Es erörtert die wichtigen Themen Brandsicherheit, Nässeschutz und Verhinderung von Schädlingsbefall , und dokumentiert die Montage Schritt für Schritt mit Baustellenfotos. 30 ausgewählte Projekte zeigen das vielfältige Gestaltungspotential dieses Materials.
Author : Barbara Jones
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,89 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.
