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David R. Stiles,Jeanie Stiles   Here's a building manual that gives you everything you need to know for creating your own getaway. Clear instructions for projects, with... [read more]

David Pearson   These unusual homes are relatively easy to build and the cornerless interior somehow speaks to the soul. The round home, the author... [read more]

Rob Roy   Use log ends and masonry to build an environmentally friendly, energy efficient house that's unique and pleasing to the eye. Includes the... [read more]

Simon Velez,Jean Dethier,Klaus Steffens,Bamboo Architecture   What a novel idea-- grow bamboo in the right way, and you could grow a house. Here is lavish dcoumentation of contemporary... [read more]

Jim Olsen Davis   If you own a log house, or plan to, this book is an essential reference. It includes advice about inspecting and designing... [read more]

Richard Skinulis,Peter Christopher   This book covers it all-- the ideas, styles, technical information and history of log houses in North America. With the recent surge... [read more]

Chris Magwood,Peter Mack   Written by two professionals in the field, with more than 40 structures completed, this revised and updated edition of their earlier book.... [read more]

B. Allan MacKie,Allan MacKie,B. Allen MacKie   Traditionally, log buildings were held together by gravity, with notches cut in the ends of logs and assembled for stability and weather-tightness.... [read more]

Paul Lacinski,Michel Bergeron   Build with straw in extreme climates, either as insulation or "Nebraska style" where the bales support the roof. Lots of technical information... [read more]

Robbin Obomsawin,Roger Wade   Here's a book about the melding of log cabin construction (with a few timber frame houseS included,) and the Arts and Crafts... [read more]

Clarke Snell   If you're planning to build a sustainable house that meets your individual needs, local climate, and natural resources, this book is an... [read more]

Ianto Evans,Michael G. Smith,Linda Smiley,Deanne Bednar   Cob is a building material composed of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand. It has been used around the world, for centuries,... [read more]

Gary Schroeder   There are hundreds of thousands of log houses in America, and this method of construction is gaining in poularity. Learn from an... [read more]

Dan Chiras   If you're interested in building a home that is environmentally friendly, this book has a lot of good information. There's an overview... [read more]

B. Allan MacKie   Log houses evoke a tradition of independence and self-sufficiency, and the modern log house lives in harmony with the environment without giving... [read more]

Daniel D., Ph.D. Chiras   In The Solar House, Dan Chiras sets the record straight on the vast potential for passive heating and cooling. Acknowledging the good... [read more]

Paul Gipe   Wind power is a burgeoning technology, and Paul Gipe is a world reknowned expert on the subject. This revised and expanded edition... [read more]

William H. Kemp   The focus of this book is on developing alternative energy sysems, though there's a lot of advice for people who simply want... [read more]

Sandy Halliday   Here's a text for architects, builders, and the anyone seriously considering the concept of "geen construction." It's loaded with discussion and data... [read more]

Carolyn Roberts   Robert's account of building a house of straw bales in the Arizona desert is a gripping story, as she faces her lack... [read more]

Anthony Velte   Do you want your house to take advantage of the latest in automated technologies? It's all here, with how-to instructions, for choosing,... [read more]

Paulina Wojciechowska   Here's a comprehensive guide that describes the new emphasis on earthen architecture. Adventurous homeowners combine timeless forms such as arches, vaults, and... [read more]

Franklin Schmidt,Esther Schmidt   If you own or or planning to build a cabin or log house you know the problems of designing kitchen and baths... [read more]

J. Wayne Fears   A wonderful book, with photographs and floor plans, for anyone who seriously wants to build a log cabin, as well as for... [read more]

William Swanson   Written by famed builder William Swanson, here's a step-by-step illustrated guide that will give an inexperienced builder a true picture of how... [read more]

Robert Wood Chambers   A really comprehensive text on the subject of building log houses. It's all here-- diagrams, photos, techniques, and formulas for successful construction.... [read more]

Rex A. Ewing,LaVonne Ewing   If your dream is a log home that is self-suffcient for energy, this is the book for you. The authors document the... [read more]

Robbin Obomsawin   Combine conventional construction with log cabin details to get a house that reflects both. Interesting take on the ever-popular log home. Blueprints... [read more]

D. C. Beard   Caught in the open overnight, or wanting to move to the wilderness? Here is lively, step-by-step tutelage on building all types of... [read more]

Tomm Stanley   You may not have much construction experience, and aren't a stone mason, but following the narrative and photos as Tomm Stanley builds... [read more]

C. P. Dwyer   This practical classic, first published in 1872, is filled with useful advice on how to build a house anywhere on earth, using... [read more]

David Pearson   A book of photos of terrific tree houses, with a chapter on building techniques. You might not ever take to the leafy... [read more]

Here's is an interesting and through examination of the bungalow, a classic American house style... [read more]

Here's an excellent reference that explains the unique characteristics that make a house Colonial or... [read more]

Concrete is becoming fashionable in shops, restaurants, and even homes. It is a versatile material... [read more]