Kayamanan -Tag: Sustainable Buildings

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  1. Bamboo Construction

    01/01/1985 Bamboo is one of the oldest materials people have used to increase their comfort and well-being. In today's world of plastics and steel, besides continuing to make its traditional contributions, bamboo is growing in importance. Outstanding varieties of bamboo from throughout the world are being...
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  2. The Barefoot Architect: A Handbook for Green Building

    Key Resource 28/10/2007 A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, includingdesign (siting, orientation, climate...
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  3. Building without Borders Sustainable Construction for the Global Village

    Building Without Bordersdescribes pioneering efforts to create sustainable shelter for billions currently under-housed. It surveys projects around the world that are housing the homeless without destroying natural habitats to do so, by drawing upon local traditions such as bamboo, straw bale and...
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