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Green Building Bible, Fourth Edition
Green Building Bible, fourth edition (both books)
These two books are the perfect starting place to help you get to grips with one of the most vitally important aspects of our society - our homes and living environment.

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    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013
     
    Why haven't I heard of this?

    Is it because it has no insulation?
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    What makes adobe superadobe? And would you like a superadobe superabode?
    • CommentAuthorShevek
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013
     
    Invented to solve the Martian housing problem.
  2.  
    I thought it was a better pdf reader ....
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      CommentAuthorfostertom
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013
     
    Alright children settle down - tell us, Tony
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      CommentAuthorSteamyTea
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013 edited
     
    I could do with a new version of Photoshop
    • CommentAuthorHollyBush
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013 edited
     
    It's not a typo, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superadobe from where the following is a quote:
    "Superadobe is a form of earthbag construction that was developed by Iranian architect Nader Khalili.[1] The technique uses layered long fabric tubes or bags filled with adobe to form a compression structure.[2] The resulting beehive shaped structures employs arches, domes, and vaults to create single and double-curved shells that are strong and aesthetically pleasing. It has received growing interest for the past two decades in the Natural building and Sustainability movements."
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013
     
    Except for us!
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      CommentAuthorSteamyTea
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2013
     
    We use sandbags down here when it rains.

    I quite like the idea of it for emergency housing. Shall have a word with my Shelterbox contact.
    • CommentAuthorSeret
    • CommentTimeApr 3rd 2013
     
    Sounds more like a sangar than a house, how about some nice rings of concertina wire in lieu of a picket fence?
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeApr 3rd 2013 edited
     
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      CommentAuthordjh
    • CommentTimeApr 3rd 2013
     
    There's a whole section on it in Minke's Building with Earth, which is available online.
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