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The Hand-sculpted House: A Practical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage (The Real Goods Solar Living Book) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Ianto Evans (Author), Michael G. Smith (Author), Linda Smiley (Author)

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Paperback: 346 pages
Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub Co (Jun 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1890132349
ISBN-13: 978-1890132347
Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.1 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Cob, a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. This practical and inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone from a rank beg

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration in book form, 14 May 2004

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A truly excellent book, a tad other worldly in places but in terms of inspiring a person to build a house from eco friendly materials, paying attention to the design process and generally making you want to stop whatever you are doing and begin building immediately, there is no competition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Makes your dreams come true!, 27 Mar 2009

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Well written, great diagrams and drawings to assist you visually, beautiful photos to inspire you and a real in depth approach to cob building! I particularly like the fact that it gives a good idea of the history, social, emotional and economic implications of cob building, and the importance of the relation between your house and the environment it in which it is in. Definitely a must for anyone interested in building their own cob house, or a wall or an oven, or simply for those who have an interest in sustainability and natural buildings! Thanks Linda and Ianto!

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