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The Timber Reduced Energy Efficient Home is designed and built to
use timber more efficiently, to eliminate the destruction of large
old trees, and to utilize building materials in architecture that
consume less energy overall and are less harmful to the
environment.
Here is the account, in storybook form with illustrations by the
author, of two artists and how they settled in northern New Mexico
to try their skill at designing and building adobe houses.
In one volume clear and thorough instructions on remodeling adobe
houses plus how to build an adobe fireplace. Illustrations and
practical instructions make working from this book a pleasure.
Designed for use by the most inexperienced person as well as the
professional builder. Based on 48 years of the author's experience.
A guide, with floor plans ranging from a small casita to larger
ones is given in this book, with several pluses. The smaller homes
are so arranged that they allow for growth as the family, or purse,
increases in size. Cabinet work throughout is in keeping and
suggestions for furniture designed to complement the house are
here. Plastering, the making of adobes, painting, plumbing,
wiring--all the things that must be taken into account are dealt
with in a practical manner that helps prevent costly errors.
Filled with beautiful full-color photographs and detailed
illustrations, an irresistible collection profiling 150 of the
latest trends in contemporary loft design. The ultimate resource
for designing and decorating loft spaces, 150 Best of the Best Loft
Ideas presents 150 stunning lofts constructed and designed by
notable architects and designers from around the world. Made
popular in the nineteen fifties and sixties in New York City,
lofts-synonymous with a modern, avant-garde lifestyle-continue to
maintain their wide appeal. While loft living once meant converting
old industrial warehouses into a warm and inviting living
environment, today the style has evolved into an airy, open
approach for any modern living space. This compilation highlights
the diversity of current trends in loft design and is a source of
creative inspiration for architects, designers, and home owners
interested in staying current with the latest in contemporary
residential architecture.
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