Mud slinging : techniques and advantages of mud bricks -- Terra firma : the techniques of rammed earth -- Choosing straws : an introduction to straw bale houses -- The romance of stone : an overview of building with stone -- Touching on wood : techniques with timber -- Contemporary materials : how to use them wisely
Summary
This is a book about eco-friendly living, founded on the principles of minimum impact and sustainable practices. The buildings in the book are designed to conserve energy, to create new life from old, and employ good recycling practices that work in with the environment
