A Builder S Companion

" We all need a fixed point we can rely on and this book is a great place to start ". Shaun O'Sullivan. Have a knowledgeable companion join you on your Home Building journey. You will be challenged to develop a strategy to design your dream home and alerted to looming pitfalls. Get advice on how to approach construction design professionals and contractors. Legal obligations are investigated and zoning issues are raised. Many new green technologies are introduced and methods of cost control are emphasized. You will need an up-to-date home in a fast moving world. Stories and experiences are shared as many lessons are best remembered in the 'story ' form. This edition is tailored to meet Australian and New Zealand building codes and conditions. Book 2 is also available which continues the journey from 'Start Building to Occupancy Permit'.

"This book provides details and information that keeps you on track". FJ Martin.Deliver your dream with the help of a companion. Develop strategies to design a working and functioning home with a unique twist to make it special. Many new green technologies are introduced and methods of cost control are emphasized. You are advised on site management controls and encouraged to achieve the highest quality of finish. Stories and experiences are shared as many lessons are best remembered in the 'story ' form. This edition is tailored to meet US and Canadian building codes and conditions. Book 1 is also available which starts the journey from 'Zero to Building Permit'.

Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning and construction, offering step-by-step instructions on: siting and site analysis choosing materials integrating basic structural considerations into a design strategies for heating/cooling efficiency and moisture management planning for acoustics developing an integrative design navigating budgeting, code compliance, and project management creating the foundation, wall system, roof, and floors selecting and making plasters and paints evaluating options for mechanical and utility systems protecting against fire and insects integrating structures within landscape, climate, and human communities ...and more Applicable to building in climates that are cold and wet, hot and dry, or somewhere in-between, The Natural Building Companion provides the tools necessary to understand basic principles of building science, including structural and thermal engineering, and hydrodynamics. This guide offers thorough, up-to-date, and advanced installation details and performance characteristics of straw-bale, straw-clay, woodchip-clay, and cellulose wall systems, as well as earthen and stone wall systems and a variety of framing, roofing, flooring, mechanical system, and finishing options. This fully-illustrated volume informs professionals making the transition from conventional building, homeowners embarking on their own construction, or green builders who want comprehensive guidance on natural-building options. A State-of-the-Art Resource for Natural Builders The Natural Building Companion is a part of The Yestermorrow Design/Build Library and includes an instructional DVD.

The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures.