{"product_id":"essential-hempcrete-construction-the-complete-step-by-step-guide-paperback","title":"Essential Hempcrete 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\u003ci\u003e Essential Hempcrete Construction \u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finish. This indispensable manual covers material properties, applications, specifications, code-compliance and climate data, rounded out by step-by-step instructions and budgeting information. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The essential guide to hempcrete - a strong, versatile, environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient natural insulating material \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eEssential Hempcrete Construction \u003c\/em\u003e is an informative and easy to read guide\/ instruction manual to building with hemplime. This book is a time (and money) saver - worth every penny.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e - Greg Flavall, Hemp Technologies Collective \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Magwood has years of experience of natural building and sound construction practice and this book provides excellent, well-illustrated, guidance.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e - Tom Woolley, author, \u003cem\u003e Low Impact Building, Building Materials, Health and Indoor Air Quality \u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e Hemp-Lime Construction \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In a field that is often beset with more wishful thinking than honest appraisal, \u003cem\u003e Essential Hempcrete Construction \u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a well-researched in investigation into the potential and promise of hemp-lime systems in the contemporary built-environment.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e - Tim Callahan, co-author, \u003cem\u003e Building Green \u003c\/em\u003e and founding partner at Alembic Studio, LLC \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Hemp as a building material is one of the most important uses of this plant. Essential Hempcrete Construction explains this new technology in a clear and concise manner. With this information anyone wanting to use this material will have a great starting point.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e - Steve Allin, Director, International Hemp Building Association and author, \u003cem\u003e Building with Hemp \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Magwood has combined his deep understanding of building science with some fortuitous hands-on experience of working with hempcrete to craft this timely and detailed guide to the essentials of hempcrete construction.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e - Kelly Hart, www.greenhomebuilding.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Essential Hempcrete Construction \u003c\/em\u003e is a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing. Going well beyond the scope of many natural building books, this indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to hempcrete, packed with all the information you need to determine whether it's the right choice for your project. It covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial specifications, testing and building code references\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetail drawings for design reference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTool lists, and complete step-by-step instructions for mixing and placing hempcrete\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, Essential Hempcrete Construction presents best practices from experience, research and sound building science and the practical step-by-step information needed for highquality hempcrete 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 Prefab Straw Bale Construction \u003c\/em\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 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758075511072,"sku":"9780865718197","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c136614facc310e1dcfd631f6dcb69d9.webp?v=1780117546","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/essential-hempcrete-construction-the-complete-step-by-step-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}