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Straw Bale Details is the perfect companion for those who are serious about building with straw. It focuses entirely on the specific design theories and practices that result in well-built, long-lasting bale structures. It extends the range of books like Straw Bale Building through large, easy-to-read architectural drawings rendered for a wide variety of building options, including load-bearing and post-and-beam designs. A range of foundation, wall, door and window, and roof-plate scenarios show more is presented, along with notes and possible modifications. Also included are the most recent testing data to help base designer and builder decisions on sound science. Chris Magwood is coauthor of Straw Bale Building and editor of The Last Straw Journal. Chris Walker is a Toronto architect specializing in sustainable design. show lessTags
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Chris Magwood is sustainable builders and designers specializing in green and natural building techniques, and are the founders and directors of the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building, Learning and Living. He is the author of three previous books on sustainable building including Straw Bale Details and More Straw Bale Building.
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- Straw Bale Details: A Manual for Designers and Builders
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