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Sustainable structures : 15 eco-conscious buildings around the world / by McMillan, Kate(Illustrator),author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)898068;
Includes bibliographical references (page 76) and index."A stunning illustrated overview of "green" architecture on every continent, packed full of cool STEAM facts and fascinating details"--Ages 8-12
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Sustainable architecture; Sustainable buildings;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Earthbag Architecture: the essential guide / by Green, Sarah(CARDINAL)678149;
**Tired of conventional construction costs and environmental impact? Discover the revolutionary world of Earthbag building!**Imagine building your dream home, a sustainable and affordable structure, using readily available materials and simple techniques. "Earthbag Architecture: The Essential Guide" empowers you to do just that. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to designing and constructing beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly homes using earthbags – a surprisingly versatile and cost-effective building material. This isn't just another DIY manual; it's your passport to a sustainable lifestyle and a unique building experience. Learn the principles behind earthbag construction and unlock the secrets to creating a strong, resilient, and aesthetically pleasing structure. From foundation to finishing touches, this book walks you through every stage of the process, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to build your own earthbag masterpiece.
Subjects: Do-it-yourself projects (DIY); Earth construction; Earth houses; Earthbags; Earthwork design engineering; Landscape architecture; Sustainable structures; Cost-effective building;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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50 projects for building your backyard homestead : a hands-on, step-by-step sustainable-living guide / by Toht, David,author.(CARDINAL)737933;
Includes bibliographical references (page 267) and index."Are you ready to create your own backyard homestead? 50 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead updates one of the most popular books on the subject with new projects to help your homestead thrive. Inside, experienced homesteader and contractor David Toht shares backyard homestead project ideas like accessible garden paths, insulated chicken coops, and backyard essentials from fences to feeders. Are you a beginner? Don't worry; you'll learn how to handle simple builds like raised gardens. Getting a little more advanced as a homesteader? Learn how to build a drought-resistant landscape or build passive ventilation systems to keep your chickens comfortable. Gardens, gates, PVC, pens, aquaponics, hydroponics, wind turbine, solar panels, roofing--it's all here. No matter what your homestead looks like, you'll come away from 50 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead with encyclopedic knowledge and inspiration for what project to tackle next. This is a comprehensive guide for those looking to expand their current homestead or embark on a more self-sustaining lifestyle."--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Self-instructional works.; Informational works.; Do-it-yourself work.; Garden structures; Outbuildings; Urban homesteading.; Sustainable living.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 25
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40 projects for building your backyard homestead : a hands-on, step-by-step sustainable-living guide / by Toht, David,author.(CARDINAL)737933;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-248) and index.Introduction -- Garden structures -- Fences and pens -- Housing chickens -- Building sheds -- Solar and wind power -- Aquaponics and hydroponics -- Building beehives -- Plumbing and wiring for backyard homesteaders.Provides details on how to build more than 40 projects--sheds, feeders, fences, and other structures--to enhance readers' sustainable living.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Sustainable living; Outdoor furniture; Garden structures; Woodwork.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 16
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Practical projects for self-sufficiency : DIY projects to get your self-reliant lifestyle started / by Peterson, Chris.(CARDINAL)361703;
Cider press -- Herb-drying rack -- Solar oven -- Solar fruit dryer -- Backyard fire pit -- Firewood shelter -- Frame loom -- Solar still -- Manual laundry washer -- Pet door -- Metal kit shed -- Post-and-board fence -- Clothesline trellis -- Two-bin composter -- Basement vermiculture bin -- Potato-growing box -- Soil sifter -- Octagon strawberry planter and cover -- Teepee trellis -- Jumbo cold frame -- Raised bed with removable trellis -- Pallet planter -- Chicken coop -- Brooder box -- Bee hive.Have you ever wanted to build your own chicken coop, cider press, or herb-drying rack? How about a clever two-bin composter, horse-blanket washing machine, or genuine Langstroth beehive? In Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency, you'll find these projects and a couple of dozen more to help you develop and grow your self-reliant lifestyle. Where most self-sufficiency books give you pages of words and a couple of small drawings for an explanation, this book shows you exactly how to do things, employing beautiful photos and complete plans in the best Cool Springs Press tradition.
Subjects: Garden structures; Sustainable living; Farms, Small; Small gardens.; Home economics, Rural.; Do-it-yourself work.; Home demonstration work.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Wood pallet wonders! easy to make wood pallet furniture and gifts for your home and garden / by Mixel, Monty,author.;
Your Ultimate Guide To Upcycling Wood Pallets... Are You Ready To Learn How To Make Amazing Wood Pallet Projects? If So You've Come To The Right Place... Here's A Preview Of What This Wood Pallet Book Contains: An Introduction To Wood Pallets -Wood Pallets Versus The Rest - Alternative Uses of Wood Pallets - The Appeal of Building Wood Pallet Furniture - Guide On Wood Pallet Selection (What's Good & What To Avoid!) - Tools, Equipment and Supplies You'll Need To Get Started - My Top Tips 'N' Techniques For Working With Wood Pallets -Step By Step Wood Pallet Projects For Your Home & Garden! And Much, Much More!
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Architectural drawings.; Do it yourself books.; Sustainable living.; Woodwork.; Furniture making.; Furniture making; Garden structures.; Gardens; Carpentry; Do-it-yourself work; Woodwork; Garden structures; Garden structures; Garden structures; Woodwork; Woodwork; Construction projects.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Skyscrapers! / by Schmermund, Elizabeth,author.(CARDINAL)340546; Crosier, Mike,illustrator.(CARDINAL)616448;
Includes bibliographical references (page 87) and index.Introduces civil engineering through twenty-five simple experiments that involve skyscrapers, including testing earthquake resistant materials, the effects of vibrations on structures, experimenting with sustainable materials.910L
Subjects: Civil engineering; Engineering; Skyscrapers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Environment, growth, and development : the concepts and strategies of sustainability / by Bartelmus, Peter.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-160) and index.1. What on Earth Is Wrong? -- 2. Accounting for Sustainable Development -- 3. Environment and Development -- A Matter of Sustainability? -- 4. Planning and Policies I: Sustainable Growth and Structural Change -- 5. Planning and Policies II: Sustainable Development -- 6. Outlook: From National to Global Compacts.Offers an analysis of sustainable economic growth and development based on operational variables derived from the new systems of "green accounting", and the implications for policy and planning at the local, national and global scale.1480L
Subjects: Economic development; Sustainable development.; Environmental policy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lean startup, lean company, rich exit : the guidebook / by Sahin, Kenan E.,author.; Sahin, Kent E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction -- Launching a lean startup -- Becoming a lean company -- Building and populating the structures -- Intangibles sustain the lean company -- Growth : why, when, how -- Diversification -- Pursuing excellence, or average? -- The joy of exits -- Post rich exit : so what, now what? -- Appendix: Thirty years of intelligence extension (IE).
Subjects: New business enterprises; New business enterprises; New business enterprises; Entrepreneurship.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Amazing modern structures / by Thomas, Caroline(Author and illustrator),author.;
From twisted towers to grassy rooftops come on a journey through some of the world's most inspired modern structures. Discover how sustainable design is shaping urban futures and how past events have reshaped design for our safety. Tour a futuristic city and discover a clever desert oasis.Ages 7-9.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Buildings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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