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Additional Reading
The
New Natural House Book
David
Pearson
The Natural House Book, first
published in 1989, originated the phrase "natural house" and
established the presence of the Green movement in home design. Author
David Pearson has updated and expanded this eco-aware homebuilder's
classic with new resource listings, a new photo-essay in the
introduction, and revised text describing the latest and best
developments in natural construction.
The first part of the book deals with the
interaction between the home and the external environment, the second
part with the home's components, and the third part with the design of
the living space itself. Throughout the book, well-drawn illustrations
and numerous photographs show how enlightened home design makes Green
living easier by encouraging builders and residents to take advantage
of natural light and heat. They're also a powerful tool for convincing
those who might not yet be committed to natural living, as many of the
homes are luxurious and warm looking. (The natural bathrooms are so
beautiful and comfortable, one can only wonder why anyone settles for
the prefab "luxury master baths" that the construction industry pushes
on new home builders.) It's truly a book that takes a larger view,
appealing not only to those with fewer resources who have always wanted
to live simply, but also to those who can afford to live where they
want, in effect saying to them, "Our way is better--for the environment
and for you."
You'll find out how to:
- Use the latest toxin-free materials
- Improve air and water quality
- Save energy
- Minimize maintenance
- Create green space
- Combat environmental hazards
- Incorporate feng shui
- Design a personal space for contemplation
- Build an exercise room
- Use color, texture, and design to create a
nourishing, stress-free environment for your family
Featuring a new Gaia House prototype design, a new
Charter for Natural Building, and completely updated appendices on
natural paints and varnishes, household cleaners, and indoor air
pollution, as well as a mail-order resource list for furniture,
carpeting, water filtration, and textiles, The New Natural House
Book will help you create a better future.
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