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Cordwood Building
The State of the Art
by Rob Roy

Cordwood masonry is an ancient building technique whereby walls are constructed from "log ends" laid transversely in the wall. It is easy, economical, esthetically striking, energy-efficient, and environmentally-sound.
Cordwood Building collects the …
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The Art of Natural Building
Design, Construction, Resources
edited by Joseph F. Kennedy, Catherine Wanek & Michael G. Smith

The search for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible is leading a growing number of people to take a fresh look at building techniques long shunned by the modern construction industry.
Recently, books on specific …
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