PublishedGibbs Smith, May 2012 |
ISBN9781423606574 |
FormatSoftcover, 192 pages |
Dimensions27.3cm × 21.6cm × 1.8cm |
"The New Strawbale Home" compiles floor plans and images from forty cutting-edge homes across North America, from California to Quebec, New Mexico to New England, showcasing a spectrum of regional styles and personal aesthetic choices. This practical guide discusses varying climate considerations and essential design details for problem-free construction and low maintenance, and also points out the ecologically friendly, energy-saving aspects of strawbale construction.