Catherine Wanek

The Art of Natural Building – Design, Construction, Resources

A fresh look at age-old building technologies, The Art of Natural Building offers an overview of materials, techniques and resources from the leaders of the modern-day movement. Profusely illustrated, the book offers reasons to choose natural materials, siting and solar design strategies, and case studies, where traditional techniques are employed in modern buildings. From foundations to roofs, natural materials can do it all.

Selected Works

Non-fiction
The Hybrid House – Designing with Sun, Wind, Water, and Earth
The Hybrid House will help you dream and design a beautiful healthy home, that benefits people and the planet.
The New Strawbale Home
A colorful and engaging view of contemporary strawbale homes and the people who build them.
The Art of Natural Building – Design, Construction, Resources
A thorough anthology of the philosophy, how-to, and art of natural building.

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