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050 0 0 _aTH4860
_b.L46 2008
082 0 0 _a720 LEN
100 1 _aLengen, Johan van
245 1 4 _aThe barefoot architect
_b: a handbook for green building
_c/ by Johan van Lengen
260 _aBolinas, CA
_b: Shelter Publications
_c, c2008
300 _a697 p.
_b: illus.
_c; 22 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index
520 _aA handbook for green building in the 21st century. Bio-architecture, basic design, climate, and site planning for humid and dry climates. Adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, plaster, wood, concrete, and ferro-cement. Foundations, roofs, floors, walls, doors, windows, and eco-techniques. Solar heating, water-powered electricity, natural cooling, ventilation, and wood stoves. Water purification, pumps, cisterns, septic tanks, and composting toilets.
650 0 _aSustainable buildings
_x--Design and construction
650 0 _aSustainable architecture
650 4 _aBuildings
650 4 _aDwellings
_x--Environmental aspects
942 _cMO
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