Housing Ourselves: Creating Affordable, Sustainable Shelter

by Richard Burnham

Rediscover the secrets of affordable housing that modern builders have all but forgotten in this book that advocatesÑand shows you how to achieveÑsustainable, environmentally sensitive, self-built housing that can be constructed at a fraction of today's housing costs! Architect and planner Richard Burnham offers professional builders and would-be homeowners alike practical guidance on utilizing local materials; building in harmony with the natural landscape; conserving precious resources; starting on a small, affordable scale and adding incrementally as finances permit; and much more.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published June 18, 1998

Reviews

[Mark Einselen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a solution to the housing crises, but the illustrations are fun to look through.