The New Natural House Book: Creating a Healthy, Harmonious, and Ecologically Sound Home
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (734 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0684847337 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Natural House Book, first published in 1989, originated the phrase "natural house" and established the presence of the Green movement in home design. Author David Pearson has updated and expanded this eco-aware homebuilder's classic with new resource listings, a new photo-essay in the introduction, and revised text describing the latest and best developments in natural construction. (The natural bathrooms are so beautiful and comfortable, one can only wonder why anyone settles for the prefab "luxury master baths" that the construction industry pushes on new homebuilders.) It's truly a book that takes a larger view, appealing not only to those with fewer resources who have always wanted to live simply, but also to those who can afford to live where they want, in effect saying to them, "Our way is better--for the environment and for you." . They're also a powerful tool for convincing those who might not yet be c
Two good books when working with/on your house. The New Natural House book is one of two books that I recommend when people ask me which books I feel have helped me the most while working on my house renovation. The other book is The Healing House by Barbara Bannnon Harwood. The New Natural House Book is an excellent resource it covers material that you normally need five or ten books to cover. Alternative building methods, energy efficient lighting, indoor pollutants, color and light, non polluting paint, lighting design, sacred spac. "A coffee table book" according to R. A. Price. A pretty book that is mainly a life-style and remodeling book. NOT a necessary book for anyone interested in sustainable building or substantial practical advice. I highly recommend The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes by Daniel D. Chiras. No glossy dream rooms (or houses) unless your dreams are realistic and desirous of making a smaller impact on the Earth.. For a healthy house read this book DAVID-LEONARD WILLIS Our home, especially if we have the opportunity to build from scratch, should reflect a great deal about our worldview. The visitor should be able to tell from what he sees and from a few simple questions how the owner feels about some of the most pressing questions of our time, including the environment. Do we wish to tread lightly on the earth, taking for ourselves a fair portion of the world's resources or are we more interested in looking after ourselves whatever the price paid by ot
Today more than ever, we need inspiration and cutting-edge information to transform our homes into havens for the body, mind, and spirit. Originally published in 1989, The Natural House Book anticipated our problems with garbage disposal, indoor air pollution, water purification, and environmental hazards. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 full-color photos, combining the expertise of top architects, designers, and ecology authorities from all over the world, here is a hands-on, step-by-step, room-by-room architectural and design guide to bring you and your family safely and happily into the twenty-first century. This completely revised and redesigned edition of the bestselling Natur
Since the 1980s he has been active in the fields of ecological design and Gaia philosophy (inspired by the view of the Earth as a living organism). He is also a Founder Member of Gaia International, an innovative group of international eco-architects who collaborate in competitions and architectural events. With degrees from both the University of London and the University of California, Berkeley, he works, lectures, and travels