Info & Construction Manuals
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A very comprehensive document, that deals with a variety of both load bearing construction and non-load bearing straw bale systems. (157 A4 pages) |
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R525.00
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Describes the basics of a simple sandbag building system. It uses structural ladders made of timber latte, off-cuts or small dimensional battens that can be sourced from scrap material and which are nailed or screwed together. |
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R445.00
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This document describes a variety easily built grey water systems including a low tech branched drain system, reed bed systems and a kitchen grease trap treating system. Furthermore it includes several illustrations on water wise design & tips on how to |
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R310.00
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Includes info on renewable timbers, natural non-toxic treatments & preservatives methods, moon phase harvesting, boron treatment, solar kilns, suppliers etc. |
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R190.00
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This document forms the theoretical basis of our practice. It details the six broad principles for green design, why they are necessary and what measures can be taken to implement them. |
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R245.00
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The info manual "EARTH BUILDING SOIL ANALYSIS AND ADOBE BRICK MAKING" has been extensively revised and extended. It now offers a detailed chapter on the Adobe Brick Making process including alot of descriptive images. |
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R310.00
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Illustrates and explains in detail of how to make your own plaster using a mixture of lime, dung, sand and clay. This receipt, which is a traditional recipe from Mamre (Western Cape, South Africa) is particularly good and works like a charm. |
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R210.00
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