{"product_id":"essential-prefab-straw-bale-construction-the-complete-step-by-step-guide-paperback","title":"Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Magwood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The essential guide to prefab straw bale panels - an innovative spin on a widely used natural building method \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Prefabricated straw bale wall panels combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with reduced labor and more consistent results. These structural insulated panels (SIPs) are built offsite and transported to the job site, or built onsite and \"tipped up\" into position. \u003ci\u003e Essential Prefabricated Straw Bale Construction \u003c\/i\u003e is a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, scalable method. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to the use of prefabricated bale walls, packed with all the information you need to determine whether they are the right choice for your project. It covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Specifications, engineering details and building code references \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and detail drawings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Finishing and maintenance techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Budgeting and labor estimates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Additional resources \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e Essential Prefabricated Straw Bale Construction \u003c\/i\u003e is part of New Society's Sustainable Building Series. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where accurate and reliable information are key to success. Get the Essentials! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Chris Magwood \u003c\/b\u003e is a sustainable builder and designer specializing in green and natural building techniques, the co-founder and co-director of the Endeavour Centre, and the author of several books on sustainable building including \u003ci\u003e Making Better Buildings \u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e More Straw Bale Building \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Straw Bale Details \u003c\/i\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential guide to prefab straw bale panels - an innovative development in one of the most widely used natural building methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PREFABRICATED STRAW BALE \u003c\/strong\u003e wall panels combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with reduced labor and more consistent results. These \"natural\" structural insulated panels (SIPs) are built offsite and transported to the job site, or built onsite and \"tipped up\" into position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction \u003c\/em\u003e is a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, scalable method. Going well beyond the scope of many natural building books, this indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to the use of prefabricated bale walls, packed with all the information you need to determine whether they are the right choice for your project. It covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications, engineering details, and building code references\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive step-by-step instructions and detail drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinishing and maintenance techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBudgeting and labor estimates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional resources.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eContaining over 100 illustrations and photographs, \u003cem\u003e Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction \u003c\/em\u003e presents best practices from experience, research, and sound building science and engineering and the practical step-by-step information needed for high-quality prefab straw bale construction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Chris Magwood \u003c\/strong\u003e has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. He is co-founder and director of the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building and Living, and is the author of numerous books on sustainable building including \u003cem\u003e Making Better Buildings \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e Essential Hempcrete Construction \u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The next generation of straw bale buildings is coming, and now we have a guide for builders, designers, and would-be manufacturers - from one of the best sources anywhere. As always, Magwood brings enthusiasm, experience, and solid science to the subject, so buy this book! Now! And prepare to learn, smile, and be part of a cool new generation of building!\" \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e Bruce King, Ecological Building Network, author, \u003cem\u003e Design of Straw Bale Building \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Straw bale building has just grown up! Magwood has just shown us how to build sustainably for the masses.\" \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e David Lanfear, Bale on Bale Construction \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction is a jumping-off point both for professionals pondering unique, turn-key business opportunities and for novice ownerbuilders seeking an easier DIY approach to straw bale building. Accelerate your own research and development by several years in an easy weekend read.\" \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e Ben Polley, Evolve Builders Group \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This essential guide covers it all, from the why and how to the nitty gritty details. Having explored a variety of modular and prefab delivery methods, with the help of this book, we foresee prefab straw bale becoming a favorite go-to solution.\" \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e Anni Tilt, AIA \u0026amp; David Arkin, AIA, LEED AP \/ Arkin Tilt Architects \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Sustainable Building Essentials \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e New Society's Sustainable Building Essentials Series \u003c\/strong\u003e aims to provide the highest quality information on sustainable building methods and materials. Editors Chris Magwood and Jen Feigin have scoured the world of sustainable building to bring you the techniques and systems that deliver measureable benefits in terms of greater energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Chris Magwood \u003c\/b\u003e has designed and built some of the most innovative buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario which became a fifteen-year research project into the implementation of sustainable building materials and technologies. He is a director of the Endeavour Centre in Peterborough, Ontario where he teaches hands-on workshops and is a lead instructor for the Sustainable New Construction certificate program. Chris is co-editor of the Sustainable Building Series and author of several previous books on sustainable building, including \u003ci\u003e Making Better Buildings \u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e More Straw Bale Building \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Straw Bale Details \u003c\/i\u003e . He is a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003e Mother Earth News \u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Home Power \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e The Last Straw Journal \u003c\/i\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 20, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727304003647,"sku":"9780865718203","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/27813a1aeaa8964cb1a21d3f26d15658.webp?v=1765114308","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/essential-prefab-straw-bale-construction-the-complete-step-by-step-guide-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}