The Barefoot Architect
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.53 (955 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0936070420 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 720 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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If you're interested in a gem about basic building of dwellings in the 3rd world or the 1st - this is the greatest of its kind. This book is for ANYONE wanting to learn the primitive laws to govern structure building. Its like a book on how to sail only its about building ANY structure in any region. From a tent to a home. Great practical techniques and applications of physics to the design process.I study castles and ancient buildings. The writer of this books wrote this book to actually be a manual for people of any region in the world so that they could build a dwelling that could last the elements and also use the elements practically to make the structure sound.. Makes me stop and think how lucky I am to be living the way I do This is a very interesting book.It appears to have been written for Peace Corps volunteers or their ilk.It is profusely illustrated with line drawings that complement and clarify the content.It overs all aspects of home building for those in developing areas (OK that was the PC version, it really is for people with nothing, that are dirt poor, that have to make do w/what's close at hand, i.e., those in poverty.)That being said I found it to be very educational because if tables were reversed, I wouldn't have a clue and this book might get me started out right.. David C. Delany said Interesting and Even Exciting. Exceptional book on vernacular architecture and practical building. This "how to" approach addresses the "Interesting and Even Exciting" according to David C. Delany. Exceptional book on vernacular architecture and practical building. This "how to" approach addresses the 2nd and Interesting and Even Exciting Exceptional book on vernacular architecture and practical building. This "how to" approach addresses the 2nd and 3rd world's building practices from the direct perspective of someone who understands building in the tropics. A vital and useful book for any interested student of the best practices for 1000 aspects of the diy community building in impoverished areas of the world. Completely practical and honest, and vitally up-to-date for building anywhere but the hideously code-infested wealthy Western world. Truly a gem.. rd world's building practices from the direct perspective of someone who understands building in the tropics. A vital and useful book for any interested student of the best practices for 1000 aspects of the diy community building in impoverished areas of the world. Completely practical and honest, and vitally up-to-date for building anywhere but the hideously code-infested wealthy Western world. Truly a gem.. nd and Interesting and Even Exciting Exceptional book on vernacular architecture and practical building. This "how to" approach addresses the 2nd and 3rd world's building practices from the direct perspective of someone who understands building in the tropics. A vital and useful book for any interested student of the best practices for 1000 aspects of the diy community building in impoverished areas of the world. Completely practical and honest, and vitally up-to-date for building anywhere but the hideously code-infested wealthy Western world. Truly a gem.. rd world's building practices from the direct perspective of someone who understands building in the tropics. A vital and useful book for any interested student of the best practices for 1000 aspects of the diy community building in impoverished areas of the world. Completely practical and honest, and vitally up-to-date for building anywhere but the hideously code-infested wealthy Western world. Truly a gem.
A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. The author emphasizes throughout the book what is inexpensive and sustainable. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. Hundreds of explanatory drawings by van Lengen allow even novice builders to get started.. Included are sections discussing urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, and dealing with septic waste, and all information is applied to three distinct tropical regions: humid areas, temporate areas, and desert climates