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Stoneview: How to Build an Eco-Friendly Little Guesthouse Paperback – 20 Mar. 2008

by Rob Roy (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

Stoneview is an octagonal, cordwood masonry timber-framed guesthouse with a living roof located in upstate New York, fully constructed and finished for just $6,000.
In response to the enormous interest in this unique little home, author and builder Rob Roy has written Stoneview.

Over 130 clear line drawings and step-by-step images provide the reader with all the information needed to build this three hundred-square-foot cabin from start to finish, and a full-color section shows off the beautiful design features of this charming “green” cabin. All design considerations are covered, as well as an interesting and thorough discussion of the geometry of the octagon.

Separate chapters are devoted to:

  • Site preparation
  • Forming and pouring the slab
  • Timber framing
  • The lightweight living roof
  • The cordwood masonry walls

Full instructions for the interior floor and wall finishing are included, as well as a basic plumbing system featuring the “humanure” composting toilet system. Stoneview concludes with a performance evaluation of the building and a complete costing analysis. Best of all, the house is appropriate for any climate.

This latest book by Rob Roy will appeal to his many followers, as well as those new to alternative buildings. Instructions are designed for both experienced and novice builders.

Rob Roy and his wife Jaki started the Earthwood Building School in 1981. Earthwood specializes in alternative building methods such as cordwood masonry and earth-sheltered housing. Roy is the author of twelve books, including Earth-Sheltered Houses, Timber Framing for the Rest of Us, and Cordwood Building (New Society Publishers).

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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    New Society Publishers
  4. Publication date
    20 Mar. 2008
  5. Dimensions
    19.3 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9780865715974
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0865715974
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About the Author

Rob Roy is a former contractor with twelve previous books to his credit, including Cordwood Building and Timber Framing for the Rest of Us. An expert on underground building, he founded the Earthwood Building School in 1981 with his wife, Jaki, and is frequently a speaker at events throughout North America.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0865715971
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers (20 Mar. 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780865715974
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865715974
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.3 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Rob Roy has been building, researching and teaching about cordwood masonry for four decades. Widely recognized as a world leading authority on cordwood construction, Rob started Earthwood Building School in 1981 to train builders in the latest cordwood building methods. He has authored and edited a dozen books on alternative and natural building including the first edition of Cordwood Building, Timber Framing for the Rest of Us and Earth-Sheltered Houses. Rob has also presented four videos, including two about cordwood masonry and has taught cordwood masonry all over the world. Rob lives in Chazy, NY

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  • Galen Nordland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and informational
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 June 2009
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    Superb! This is the ype of book I expect/hope to get when looking for DIY green home building alternatives. Occasionally, I thought it would be good to see another photo to go along with Roy's in-depth descriptions, but these were rare instances, and usually minor. The author is very thorough in his descriptions and photograps, painstakingly illustrates many of the essential calculations you will need to do, and even discusses some local ordinance issues you might want to consider. These include many that you would probably never have to worry about but are included "just in case". It has good photos, is well written, and complete. It would be hard to improve this book.
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  • DAVID
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book. Complete plans to build this yourself
    Reviewed in Canada on 17 November 2016
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    I own all Rob Roy books. This one l plan on building out in my woodlot. Terrific book. Complete plans to build this yourself.
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  • PIRO
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cordwood Building Project
    Reviewed in Canada on 23 July 2017
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    A comprehensive project book. Takes you through the process of preparation and assembly. Some further information referenced to other publications by the same author which could require the purchase of other books. The illustrations of the assembly process require updating to reflect current health and safety requirements for personal protection equipment for example ear defenders, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves and chainsaw protection.
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  • Katherine O'Connor
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed reading it immensely
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 July 2016
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    Well written book with very clear instructions on how the author built this cordwood guesthouse. I enjoyed reading it immensely, and found it to be very helpful. Specifically the book helped me realize that I DON'T want to build this exact guesthouse but that alone was worth the price and reading time. I will read more of Rob Roy's books.
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  • DrTopo
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... to 2 of Rob Roy's workshops and I really like his approach to alternative construction
    Reviewed in Canada on 26 March 2018
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    I've been to 2 of Rob Roy's workshops and I really like his approach to alternative construction. This book doesn't go in much details compared to his other books but gives you a great overview of most of his techniques (expect of earth-sheltering which is covered in depth in another book).
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