Author : Mike McClintock
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,90 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Building, Wooden
ISBN : 9780806969954
Discusses different house building techniques, including log buildings; timber frame; pole; cordwood, stone, and earth masonry; and earth seleters.
Author : Gail Gibbons
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 30,55 MB
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823430855
Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Author : R. J. DeCristoforo
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 35,2 MB
Release : 2007
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781402743160
"Everything you need to know about housebuilding. There's expert advice on building the foundation; installing the roof and roof-drainage system; sheathing the walls and applying siding; putting in doors and windows; adding plumbing, wiring, the heating system, and insulation; erecting staircases, and more"--Inside cover.
Author : Robert L. Roy
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 14,65 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780806985909
Combining the techniques of the author's previous two classic books, CORDWOOD MASONRY HOMES and EARTHWOOD, plus a decade of new information, new lessons to avoid pitfalls, and new ideas, this book offers a complete update on this dynamic housebuilding method.
Author : R. J. DeCristoforo
Publisher :
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 45,37 MB
Release : 1989
Category : House construction
ISBN : 9780943822914
Author : John Michael Carroll
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,57 MB
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : HOUSE & HOME
ISBN : 9781600850226
Lockhart and Carroll take readers step by step through a series of helpful illustrations that present solutions for building a home.
Author : John Bower
Publisher : Australian Geographic
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 23,4 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780963715623
Author : Ben Law
Publisher : Permanent Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 26,19 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Appropriate technology
ISBN : 9781856230414
This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustainable building using renewable local resources and evolving traditional skills to create durable, ecological, and beautiful buildings.
Author : William J Hirsch, Jr
Publisher : Designing Your Perfect House
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 30,68 MB
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0979882001
A #1 best seller for years, Bill Hirsch's Designing Your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect has been called an essential read for Homeowners as well as Professionals. Bill's flowing style of writing makes you feel like you are sitting with him having a chat about your project. The philosophy behind design decisions is explained with stories, photos, sketches, and checklists. The book is divided into Twelve Lessons, with an additional Bonus Lesson ," Building Green, Naturally". You will learn how to evaluate your needs and work towards creating a suitable design, perfect for you and your family. The experience of home design and construction should be controllable, gratifying and enjoyable. With the valuable advice that Designing Your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect provides, it can be.
Author : Dana Reinhardt
Publisher : Ember
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 18,26 MB
Release : 2009-09-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0375844546
Harper's dad is divorcing her beloved stepmother, Jane. Even worse, Harper has lost her stepsister, Tess. The divorce divides them, just when her best friend Gabriel betrays her. Harper decides to get away for the summer and joins a volunteer program to build a house for a family in Tennesee who lost their home in a tornado. (Not that she knows a thing about building a house.) Soon she's living in a funky motel and laboring long days in blazing heat with a quirky, terrific group of kids. Working alongside Teddy, the son of the family for whom they are building the house, Harper and Teddy's partnership turns into a summer romance. Learning to trust and love Teddy isn't easy for Harper, but it's the first step toward finding her way back home.
