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Natural Building - philosophy and practical resources
Alexander, C. (1977) A Pattern Language - towns, buildings, construction. Oxford University Press
Alexander, C. (2002) The Nature of Order - volumes 1-4. Centre for Environmental Structure. To write on work of genius in a lifetime is an achievement most of us would go off and gloat about for a while, to write two is extraordinary. Utterly essential reading.
Evans, I, Smith, M.G., Smiley, L. (2003) The Hand Sculpted House - a practical and philosophical guide to building a cob cottage. Chelsea Green Publishing
Guelberth, C.R., Chiras, D (2003) The Natural Plasters Book - earth, lime and gypsum plasters for natural homes. New Society Publishing
Kennedy, J, Smith, M.G., Wanek, C. (2002) The Art of Natural Building - design, construction, resources. New Society Publishers
Oliver, P. (2003) Dwellings. Phaidon Press
Roaf, S. (2005) Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change. Architectural Press