The Hand-Sculpted House by Ianto Evans

The Hand-Sculpted House by Ianto Evans

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Use the oldest, most available materials imaginable¥earth, clay, sand, straw, and water¥and blend them to redefine the future (and past) of building.

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The Hand-Sculpted House by Ianto Evans

Use the oldest, most available materials imaginableearth, clay, sand, straw, and waterand blend them to redefine the future (and past) of building.
Ianto Evans is an applied ecologist, landscape architect, inventor, and teacher with building experience on six continents. Cob is traditional in his homeland, Wales. In addition to teaching ecological building, Ianto has consulted with USAID, the World Bank, the Peace Corps, and several national governments. Michael G. Smith teaches practical workshops and consults on cob construction, natural building, and permaculture. He is the author of The Cobber's Companion: How to Build Your Own Earthen Home and co-editor of The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources. Linda Smiley teaches workshops on cob, sculpting sacred spaces, intuitive design, and natural plasters and finishes. With a background as a recreational therapist, she specializes in helping people use natural building as a tool for personal transformation and healing.
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ISBN 13 9781890132347
ISBN 10 1890132349
Title The Hand-Sculpted House
Author Ianto Evans
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Year published 2013-06-17
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.