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Building Green: A Complete How-to Guide To Alternative Building Methods - Earth Plaster, Straw Bale, Cordwood, Cob, Living Roofs Building Green: A Complete How-to Guide To Alternative Building Methods - Earth Plaster, Straw Bale, Cordwood, Cob, Living Roofs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 269 ratings — published 2005
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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 Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage: The Real Goods Solar Living Book The Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage: The Real Goods Solar Living Book (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.45 — 583 ratings — published 1990
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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 3.91 — 170 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 — 5,501 ratings — published 1977
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The Timeless Way of Building The Timeless Way of Building (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 2,701 ratings — published 1978
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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 — 25 ratings — published 2014
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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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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 4.53 — 161 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 4.06 — 886 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 4.31 — 153 ratings — published 2004
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The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.46 — 138 ratings — published 1992
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How to Design and Build Your Own House How to Design and Build Your Own House (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.83 — 35 ratings — published 1978
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The Encyclopedia of Country Living The Encyclopedia of Country Living (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 3,164 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 4.07 — 5,811 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 — 1,749 ratings — published 1995
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Architecture: Form, Space, & Order Architecture: Form, Space, & Order (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 4,071 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 4.25 — 3,003 ratings — published
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The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House, Seventh Edition: What Every Builder and Homeowner Needs to Know About Quality Construction The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House, Seventh Edition: What Every Builder and Homeowner Needs to Know About Quality Construction (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 41 ratings — published 2012
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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 4.52 — 123 ratings — published 2022
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Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Homeowners Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Homeowners (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.13 — 39 ratings — published 1997
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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 4.11 — 118 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 4.35 — 49 ratings — published 2014
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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 4.33 — 42 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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What Your Contractor Can't Tell You: The Essential Guide to Building and Renovating What Your Contractor Can't Tell You: The Essential Guide to Building and Renovating (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.94 — 156 ratings — published 2008
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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 4.39 — 18 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 — 1,374 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 4.28 — 394 ratings — published 2007
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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 4.09 — 33 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)
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avg rating 4.31 — 61 ratings — published 1979
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Building with Stone Building with Stone (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 29 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 4.31 — 212 ratings — published 1941
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The Tumbleweed DIY Book of Backyard Sheds and Tiny Houses: Build your own guest cottage, writing studio, home office, craft workshop, or personal retreat The Tumbleweed DIY Book of Backyard Sheds and Tiny Houses: Build your own guest cottage, writing studio, home office, craft workshop, or personal retreat (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.71 — 224 ratings — published 2011
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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 4.15 — 724 ratings — published 2012
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A Place of My Own: The Education of an Amateur Builder A Place of My Own: The Education of an Amateur Builder (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.86 — 5,634 ratings — published 1997
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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 — 85 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 — 2,104 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 — 1,714 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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The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.68 — 60 ratings — published 1998
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Essential Sustainable Home Design: A Complete Guide to Goals, Options, and the Design Process (Sustainable Building Essentials Series, 5) Essential Sustainable Home Design: A Complete Guide to Goals, Options, and the Design Process (Sustainable Building Essentials Series, 5)
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avg rating 4.00 — 20 ratings — published
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Renovation 5th Edition: Completely Revised and Updated Renovation 5th Edition: Completely Revised and Updated (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.89 — 9 ratings — published
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The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Home and Saving Thousands on Your New House The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Home and Saving Thousands on Your New House (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.09 — 11 ratings — published 2008
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The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home: A Step-by-Step Method for Managing Home Construction The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home: A Step-by-Step Method for Managing Home Construction (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.00 — 54 ratings — published
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