30 Energy-efficient Houses ... You Can BuildThis book is about how to build tomorrow's house -- today. How to build a house that is energy efficient, solar heated, uses every inch of space well, is designed for the people who plan to live there, is elegantly simple, and yet doesn't cost a small fortune. |
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Page 106
... surface of the moon . Although the floor was a visual disaster , it was structurally quite solid . We wet it down thoroughly and covered it with straw . We were very lucky that the next two days were cloudy with intermittent gentle rain ...
... surface of the moon . Although the floor was a visual disaster , it was structurally quite solid . We wet it down thoroughly and covered it with straw . We were very lucky that the next two days were cloudy with intermittent gentle rain ...
Page 232
... surface - applied hinges and latchsets . Both are much stronger than conventional - type mortised units as they do not re- quire weakening the door or window to apply them . The surface - type latchsets are commonly available at salvage ...
... surface - applied hinges and latchsets . Both are much stronger than conventional - type mortised units as they do not re- quire weakening the door or window to apply them . The surface - type latchsets are commonly available at salvage ...
Page 270
... surface intensity that they need to be shielded with globes or shades to be used . There is an easy alternative . Use a globe - type G - 40 bulb . It is about 6 inches in diameter and comes in several wattages , the 40- or 60 - watt ...
... surface intensity that they need to be shielded with globes or shades to be used . There is an easy alternative . Use a globe - type G - 40 bulb . It is about 6 inches in diameter and comes in several wattages , the 40- or 60 - watt ...
Contents
Family Houses How to Build to Suit Your Needs | 1 |
Small Houses and Studio Livingspaces | 65 |
SouthFacing Hillside Houses | 113 |
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