The Earth-Sheltered House is a classic in the annals of sustainable building books, written by a legend in the field of environmentally responsible architecture. Malcolm Wells has …
The Rammed Earth House is a beautifully illustrated example of how the most dramatic innovations in home design and construction frequently have their origins in the distant past. …
The lay-up of adobe bricks is an easy, forgiving way to achieve a solid masonry-wall system. Contrary to stereotypes, adobe is perfectly adaptable for use in cold, wet climates as …
The Passive Solar House offers proven techniques for building homes that heat and cool themselves, using readily available materials and methods familiar to all building …
It's a classic by a legend. Mac Wells has always had a different way of looking at architecture and the building process.Here's another principle so simple and so logical that it …
Today, a new generation of architects and builders is emerging, intent on creating homes that meet human needs for shelter while causing only a fraction of the environmental impact …
A revised and expanded edition of the author's earlier work, 'Wind Power' includes additional material on gauging wind resources and siting wind turbines, as well as international …
The Natural House is a tour of the construction, costs, and pros and cons of fourteen natural building methods. Straw Bale, Rammed Earth, Cob, Cordwood, Adobe, Earthbags, …
