Improvisations: Traditional Low-Cost Building Techniques
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Archer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Compendium / Second Back Row Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ faded. Small rip to spine of DJ and tanning to perimeter internally. Board discoloured. Light tanning to top of block, pastedown and title page. Pages in good condition.
This practical guide presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable construction methods. It instructs readers on utilizing readily available materials and ingenious solutions to create durable, affordable structures. The text illustrates various traditional techniques, emphasizing resourcefulness and adaptability in building. It details how to achieve functional and aesthetically pleasing results without extensive financial outlay, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring builders and those interested in self-sufficiency.
Author: John Archer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Compendium / Second Back Row Press, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ faded. Small rip to spine of DJ and tanning to perimeter internally. Board discoloured. Light tanning to top of block, pastedown and title page. Pages in good condition.
This practical guide presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable construction methods. It instructs readers on utilizing readily available materials and ingenious solutions to create durable, affordable structures. The text illustrates various traditional techniques, emphasizing resourcefulness and adaptability in building. It details how to achieve functional and aesthetically pleasing results without extensive financial outlay, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring builders and those interested in self-sufficiency.