Design & Construction

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934065Author David HeimFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press

To respond to the unique opportunities of each client and site, Bates Masi + Architects has developed an approach rather than a devotion to a particular style. Careful study of the needs of the site and owners uncovers a guiding concept particular to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316399265Author Ingrid Fetell LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Little, Brown SparkPublisher Little, Brown SparkWeight(grams) 590gDimensions(mm)...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...

Workshops are not just for carpenters and builders. The workshops in this book have been designed for writers, artists, furniture makers, boat builders, gardeners, collectors and those who like to maintain and restore old cars. And workshops don't have...

Unlock new growing opportunities and increase your property value with an outdoor conservatory. In this illustrated guide, Roger Marshall shows you how to build our own greenhouse using simple, easy-to-follow techniques. Covering everything from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486492841Author George MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612549408Author Kristina Leigh WigginsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Brown Books Publishing GroupPublisher Brown Books Publishing...

Now completely revised and updated, B. Allan This classic is still considered the best book ever written on making a full sized log home. This enlarged eighth edition, revised in 1997, is filled with numerous major construction improvements, and clearly...

Learn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable.Whether the reader is building a new home or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780911469172Author Vrest OrtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Alan C Hood & CompanyPublisher Alan C Hood & Company

Discover the huge possibilities of a small house! Whether you're building from scratch or retrofitting an existing structure, these 50 innovative floor plans will show you how to make the most of houses measuring 1,400 square feet or less. Gerald Rowan...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486429946Author Roebuck & Co. SearsFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

A comprehensive hands-on guide for builders - both self-builders and professionals - and an essential handbook for designers that includes many construction details. Straw bale buildings are warm in winter and cool in summer. The natural materials...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781070735955Author Paul NetscherFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Many natural building methods rely upon the use of post and beam frame structures that are then in-filled with straw, cob, cordwood, or more conventional wall materials. But traditional timber framing employs the use of finely crafted jointing and wooden...

'Procrastinate no more: Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders will get you fired up and hammering before you're even back from a lumber-shopping spree' National Post. 'Even if it's never before occurred to you to build [a shed],...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780911469257Author Richard M. BaconFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Alan C Hood & CompanyPublisher Alan C Hood & Company

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534822641Author Sir John BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 50Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Minimalism is not only about simplicity; it also deals with effects achieved through the use of various essential elements. Minimalism in interior design goes beyond plain white surfaces to incorporate aspects like textural subtlety and colour accents...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486281865Author William T. ComstockFormat PaperbackPage Count 47Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Originally published in 1958, A Guide to Western Architecture charts the origins of the system of architectural design that was perfected in Greece, follows its development under the Roman Empire and describes the achievements of the Byzantine architects...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816509485Author Paul Graham McHenryFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona PressWeight(grams)...

An EcoNest is not just a home-it is a breathtakingly beautiful structure that nurtures health and embraces ecology. This unique approach to construction combines light clay straw, timber framing, earthen floors, natural plasters, and other natural...

Photographer Paul Clemence celebrates a revered icon of modern architecture, the Farnsworth House, located near Plano, Illinois, and designed in 1951 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Striking architetural details are captured in 20 eye-catching B...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781711952932Author Daniel MootFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 73gDimensions(mm)...

Nothing Captures the romance of country life quite like a log cabin does - trees cut from the thick woods of the wilderness; hewn by hand into squared-off logs; then stacked to create a sturdy shelter, a warm hearth, a welcoming home. Author Charles...

You deserve a home that meets your specific needs and desires! If you find yourself dreaming of the perfect patio, the ideal kitchen, and inviting rooms where you love to spend time, it might just be time to start building! With Building Your Custom...

The architecture of 20 contemporary houses around the world explores concrete's sculptural possibilities. Robust and raw, concrete has been a rudimentary building material for centuries, but it is only relatively recently that architects have...

Best-selling author Sheri Koones presents the hottest trend in the housing market. The 25 small houses presented in Downsize are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home - or who just decided to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619492400Author Daniel Carter BeardFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Empire BooksPublisher Empire BooksWeight(grams) 399gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611808360Author Devi Dutta-ChoudhuryFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods--entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques. But with so many different ideas to choose from, there is no...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781070746159Author Paul NetscherFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...

A kitchen or bathroom renovation raises the value of a home, and kitchen cabinets (and bathroom vanities) are a large part of the cost. Yet cabinets and vanities are surprisingly straightforward to build. Strong, attractive and durable cabinets can be...

If you've ever dreamed about building your own rustic cottage in the woods or the hunting cabin of your dreams, or even homesteading off-the-grid, this handy reference provides a logical, sensible, and easy-to-follow approach to building a permanent...

Whether you're interested in building a simple wood shed or a two-car garage, a pole building can save you time and money. Stressing the versatility and practicality of pole building construction techniques, Monte Burch offers complete plans and clear...

On the heels of the recession, there's been a resurgence of interest in small houses (1500 square feet and less) and even smaller retreats (800 square feet and less). People appreciate that living smaller is easier on their bank balance, their time and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087500614Author Jason LoperFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Pomegranate CommunicationsPublisher Pomegranate CommunicationsWeight(grams)...