ISBN: 9781933392370 Year Added to Catalog: 2007 Book Format: Paperback Book Art: full-color photographs, illustrations Number of Pages: 8 x 10, 288 pages Book Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Old ISBN: 1933392371 Release Date: June 13, 2007
"I find great hope in David Easton's description of ways
to meld the environmentally friendly with the aesthetically
satisfying. And I find inspiration in his very practical advice on
making these beautiful blends of earth and air a part of our lives.
Architecture defines us, and helps us to find meaning in the very
structures we call our homes. This book is a must read for all
interested in blending spirituality with practicality."
â??J. Kalani English, Hawaii State Senator
"David Easton's book is a definitive account of the art and technology
of rammed earth construction. Architects, builders, and home-owners
interested in earth construction methods should start here."
â??John Ochsendorf, PhD Associate Professor of Building Technology MIT Department of Architecture
"David has always been a pioneer, and I'm particularly
excited about his work bringing rammed earth as an appropriate
technology to areas of the developing world. Guided by David's
team, rural communities build structures far more permanent and energy
efficient than any they had before."
â??Mike Korchinsky, Founder and CEO, Wildlife Works, Inc.
"David Easton is an essential figure in the world of earthen
architecture, both in the field and on paper. Though his work and
books, Easton brings a practical answer to the Brundtland statement on
sustainable development. He has proven beyond doubt that earthen
architecture is a viable option for Our Common Future."
â??Hugo Houben, International Centre for Earth Construction, Grenoble, France