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Norm Abram's New House Norm Abram's New House (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.76 — 49 ratings — published 1995
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The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.90 — 171 ratings — published 1990
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A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series) A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)
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avg rating 4.42 — 5,447 ratings — published 1977
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Builders of the Pacific Coast (The Shelter Library of Building Books) Builders of the Pacific Coast (The Shelter Library of Building Books)
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avg rating 4.52 — 159 ratings — published 2007
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Creating the Not So Big House: Insights and Ideas for the New American Home Creating the Not So Big House: Insights and Ideas for the New American Home (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 883 ratings — published 2000
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Rocket Mass Heaters: Superefficient Woodstoves YOU Can Build Rocket Mass Heaters: Superefficient Woodstoves YOU Can Build (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.32 — 152 ratings — published 2004
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The Encyclopedia of Country Living The Encyclopedia of Country Living (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 3,159 ratings — published 1977
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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 5,760 ratings — published 2006
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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture A Visual Dictionary of Architecture (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 1,740 ratings — published 1995
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Architecture: Form, Space, & Order Architecture: Form, Space, & Order (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 4,046 ratings — published 1979
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Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 2,909 ratings — published
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Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.51 — 118 ratings — published 2022
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Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide Home Repair and Improvement Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide Home Repair and Improvement (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 113 ratings — published
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Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.94 — 383 ratings — published 1986
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Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.33 — 48 ratings — published 2014
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The Timeless Way of Building The Timeless Way of Building (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 2,664 ratings — published 1978
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Commonsense Architecture: A Cross-Cultural Survey of Practical Design Principles Commonsense Architecture: A Cross-Cultural Survey of Practical Design Principles (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 41 ratings — published 1983
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Trim Complete: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Taunton's Complete) Trim Complete: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Taunton's Complete)
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avg rating 4.24 — 25 ratings — published 2008
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House Framing: Plan, Design, Build (Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide To. . .) House Framing: Plan, Design, Build (Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide To. . .)
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avg rating 4.22 — 55 ratings — published 1998
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The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future The New Net Zero: Leading-Edge Design and Construction of Homes and Buildings for a Renewable Energy Future (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 24 ratings — published 2014
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Homing Instinct: Using Your Lifestyle to Design & Build Your Home Homing Instinct: Using Your Lifestyle to Design & Build Your Home (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.92 — 24 ratings — published 1993
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Architecture in Wood: A World History Architecture in Wood: A World History (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 19 ratings — published 2005
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A Field Guide to American Houses A Field Guide to American Houses (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.36 — 1,361 ratings — published 1984
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Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.27 — 385 ratings — published 2007
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The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 50 ratings — published 1986
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Sears, Roebuck Home Builder's Catalog: The Complete Illustrated 1910 Edition Sears, Roebuck Home Builder's Catalog: The Complete Illustrated 1910 Edition (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 32 ratings — published 1990
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Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry Homebuilding Basics: Carpentry (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 22 ratings — published 1999
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The Passive Solar Energy Book: A Complete Guide to Passive Solar Home, Greenhouse and Building Design The Passive Solar Energy Book: A Complete Guide to Passive Solar Home, Greenhouse and Building Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as home-building)
avg rating 4.33 — 61 ratings — published 1979
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Building with Stone Building with Stone (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 28 ratings — published 1980
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The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 215 ratings — published 1941
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Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.17 — 6 ratings — published 1995
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Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter (The Shelter Library of Building Books) Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter (The Shelter Library of Building Books)
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avg rating 4.16 — 724 ratings — published 2012
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Passive Solar House: The Complete Guide to Heating and Cooling Your Home Passive Solar House: The Complete Guide to Heating and Cooling Your Home (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.55 — 86 ratings — published 1997
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The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 2,094 ratings — published 1998
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Home: A Short History of an Idea Home: A Short History of an Idea (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 1,689 ratings — published 1986
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The Good House Book: A Common-Sense Guide to Alternative Homebuilding The Good House Book: A Common-Sense Guide to Alternative Homebuilding (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.84 — 62 ratings — published 2004
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Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings: Design and Construction Adobe and Rammed Earth Buildings: Design and Construction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 18 ratings — published 1984
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The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 71 ratings — published 2001
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The Hempcrete Book: Designing and Building with Hemp-Lime (Sustainable Building Book 5) The Hempcrete Book: Designing and Building with Hemp-Lime (Sustainable Building Book 5)
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avg rating 4.33 — 3 ratings — published 2014
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Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950 Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950 (Hardcover)
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avg rating 5.00 — 2 ratings — published
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Do-It-Yourself: Home Decorating, Repairs and Maintenance: A Complete Practical Guide to Home Improvement Do-It-Yourself: Home Decorating, Repairs and Maintenance: A Complete Practical Guide to Home Improvement (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.00 — 3 ratings — published 2010
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New Eco Homes New Eco Homes (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.58 — 19 ratings — published 2015
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The Complete Guide to Bathrooms: Design, Update, Remodel, Improve, Do It Yourself The Complete Guide to Bathrooms: Design, Update, Remodel, Improve, Do It Yourself (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.59 — 71 ratings — published 2002
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Print Reading for Construction: Residential and Commercial : Write-In Print Reading for Construction: Residential and Commercial : Write-In (Spiral-bound)
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avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
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How to Design and Build Your Own House How to Design and Build Your Own House (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as home-building)
avg rating 3.83 — 35 ratings — published 1978
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Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.55 — 155 ratings — published
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