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The Tao of Cob: How a Kansas Grandmother Built Her Own Natural House in the Woods    by Dorethy Hancock
Price: $2.99 USD. 43400 words. Language: English. Published on May 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

The Tao of Cob is a how-to book on earthen-house building, written as a memoir in Dorethy's pithy, homespun philosophical voice.
Practice of Consumption and Spaces for Goods    by Francesca Murialdo
Price: $6.48 USD. 37980 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2013. Essay » Sociology.

The practice of consumption and the spaces for goods are in continuous evolution, constantly eluding typological and functional definition. One of the objectives of this book is to understand what mechanisms are at work, what competences, the roles which have impacted on, still impact on today and will continue to impact on this sector in the future.
How to Future Proof Your Home: A Guide to Building with Energy Intelligence in Cold Climates    by Shane Wolffe
Price: $7.97 USD. 28710 words. Language: Canadian English. Published on February 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Green living.

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Professionally accredited author Shane Wolffe aims to show readers how to cost effectively build homes to be up to 85 percent more energy efficient, even in extreme climates. The book is based on building principles that work and were pioneered in Saskatchewan, Canada – a place with one of the most extreme climates in the world where yearly temperatures range from -40°C (-40F) to 35°C (95F).
Principles and Practices of Lighting Design: The Art of Lighting Composition    by Dr. Philip Gordon, PhD
Price: $15.95 USD. 64360 words. Language: English. Published on October 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

A complete handbook on Lighting Design with both Artistic and Technical approaches for the beginning to advanced lighting designer. Philip Gordon, PhD, LC, NCQLD, has written a "must have" handbook that includes applications and case studies as well as updated product advances, specifications, resources and guides. Suitable for educational programs, professionals and related design fields.