{"product_id":"the-barefoot-architect-johan-van-lengen-9780936070421","title":"The Barefoot Architect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a greener approach to building with this informative, easy-to-follow handbook--more than 200,000 copies sold internationally!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a DIY builder or simply want to understand construction to better communicate with your contractor, Johan van Lengen can help. As a former United Nations worker and prominent architect, Johan has seen, firsthand, the need for a green approach to housing. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design, materials, and implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the many options and important decisions you can make--such as siting and climate considerations--that are inexpensive, sustainable, and could save you thousands of dollars while helping the environment. Included are sections about urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, dealing with septic waste, and more. Plus, all the information is applied to three distinct regions: humid areas, temperate areas, and desert climates. Hundreds of instructional drawings allow even novice builders to get started with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio-architecture, basic design, and site planning for humid and dry climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial tips about adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, plaster, wood, concrete, and ferro-cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInformation on foundations, roofs, floors, walls, doors, windows, and eco-techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroductions to solar heating, water-powered electricity, water purification, composting toilets, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Barefoot Architect\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect book for these times of increased worldwide concern for the environment and for those who desire to build eco-conscious dwellings by utilizing natural resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Johan Van Lengen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0936070420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780936070421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shelter Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.86d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2008 pg. 156","brand":"Johan Van Lengen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051197919487,"sku":"9780936070421","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a95ed9ef-e736-422f-8038-cb9851257726.jpg?v=1685011667","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-barefoot-architect-johan-van-lengen-9780936070421","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}