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RECOMMENDED READING

ARCHITECTURE

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author(s)
link
Cabin Porn: Inspiration for Your Quiet Place Somewhere
Nurgül Ece
www
Shelter
Lloyd Kahn, Bob Easton
www
Shelter II
Lloyd Kahn, Bob Easton
www

CLEANING

Title
author(s)
link
Green Housekeeping: In Which the Non-toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Money, And, Perhaps, Your Sanity
Ellen Sandbeck
www

HEALTHY CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING BIOLOGY

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author(s)
link
Building Biology: Criteria and Architectural Design
Nurgül Ece
Prescriptions for a Healthy House, 3rd Edition: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Homeowners
Paula Baker-Laporte, Erica Elliott, John Banta
Huono talo hyvään hintaan (in Finnish language only)
Kari Ojala
Parempi pientalo. Näin rakennet omakotitalon järkevästi ja edullisesti (in Finnish language only)
Kari Ojala
Talo Ilman Hometta (in Finnish language only)
Kari Ojala

HANDYCRAFTS

title
authors
link
Carpentry & Building Construction
McGraw-Hill
www
Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty
Will Beemer, Jack A. Sobon
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Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone
Clois E. Kicklighter, Timothy L. Andera
www
Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way
Lars Mytting
www
Practical Woodwork
Charles Harold Hayward
www
Puurakentaminen (only in Finnish language)
Unto Siikanen
www
The Complete Book of Woodworking: Step-by-Step Guide to Essential Woodworking Skills, Techniques, Tools and Tips
Tom Carpenter, Mark Johanson
www
The Complete Guide to Joint-Making
John Bullar
www
The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling
Charlie Wing
www
The Art Of Japanese Joinery
Kiyosi Seike
www

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION (EMFs), ELECTRICITY

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authors
link
Electromagnetic Radiation
Richard R. Freeman, James A. King, Gregory P. Lafyatis
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EMF Practical Guide: The Simple Science of Protecting Yourself, Healing Chronic Inflammation, and Living a Naturally Healthy Life in our Toxic Electromagnetic World
Lloyd Burrell
www
MANUAL FOR THE DESIGN OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS: Practical and theoretical guide to the design of photovoltaic systems
Fernando G. Pugliese A.
www
Overpowered: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation And What You Can Do About It
Martin Blank
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Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution
Ann Louise Gittleman
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Dirty Electricity: Electrification And the Diseases of Civilization
Samuel Milham
www
The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs
Nicolas Pineault
www
EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones: Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself
Joseph Mercola
www
The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life
Arthur Firstenberg
www
EMF Freedom: Solutions for the 21st Century Pollution
Elizabeth Plourde, Marcus Plourde
www
Radiation Nation: Fallout of Modern Technology - Your Complete Guide to EMF Protection & Safety: The Proven Health Risks of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) & What to Do Protect Yourself & Family
Daniel T. DeBaun, Ryan DeBaun, Dave Asprey
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Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family
Devra Davis, Emily Durante
www
Electromagnetic Sensitivity and Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: A Summary
Michael Bevington
www

GREEN ROOFS

title
author(s)
link
Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls
Nigel Dunnett, Noel Kingsbury
www
The Green Roof Manual: A Professional Guide to Design, Installation, and Maintenance
Edmund C. Snodgrass, Linda McIntyre
www
The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs
Karla Dakin, Lisa Lee Benjamin, Mindy Pantiel
www

LIGHT / LIGHTING

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author(s)
link
Daylighting, Architecture and Health: Building Design Strategies
Mohamed Boubekri
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Health and Light: The extraordinary Study that Shows How light Affects Your Health and emotional well being
John N. Ott
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Incandescent: We Need to Talk About Light
Anna Levin
www

NATURAL BUILDING METHODS

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author(s)
link
Buildings of Earth and Straw: Structural Design for Rammed Earth and Straw-Bale Architecture
Bruce King
www
From Log to Log House Book
Sven-Gunnar Håkansson
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Hirsitalo Virosta (only in Finnish language)
Kari Ojala
www
Rakennan saunan : suomalainen saunaopas (in Finnish language only)
Pekka Tommila
www
Sauna: suomalaisen saunan rakentaminen (in Finnish language only)
Pekka Tommila
www
Stone House: A Guide To Self-Building with Slipforms
Tomm Stanley
www
The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources
Joseph F. Kennedy, Michael G. Smith, Catherine Wanek
www
The Natural House: A Complete Guide to Healthy, Energy-Efficient, Environmental Homes
Daniel D. Chiras
www
The Stonebuilder's Primer: A Harrowsmith Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-Builders
Charles K. Long
www
Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future
Carole Ryan
www
Traditional Finnish Log House: Handcrafted Wooden Walls
Jarmo Hiltunen
www
The Natural Building Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction
Jacob Deva Racusin, Ace McArleton
www
The Barefoot Architect
Johan van Lengen
www
Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice
Crimmel, Thomson
www
The Hand-Sculpted House
Ianto Evans, Michael G. Smith, Linda Smiley
www
The New Natural House Book: Creating a Healthy, Harmonious, and Ecologically Sound Home
David Pearson
www
Light Earth Building: A Handbook for Building with Wood and Earth
Franz Volhard
www
Design of Straw Bale Buildings: The State of the Art
Bruce King
www
Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates
Paul Lacinski, Michel Bergeron
www
More Straw Bale Building: A Complete Guide to Designing And Building with Straw
Chris Magwood, Peter Mack, Tina Therrien
www
Building with Straw: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture
Friedemann Mahlke, Gernot Minke
www
The Straw Bale House
Athena Swentzell Steen, Bill Steen, David Bainbridge
www
Building with Stone
Charles McRaven
www
The Hempcrete Book: Designing and Building with Hemp-Lime
William Stanwix, Alex Sparrow
www
Building with Cob: A Step-by-Step Guide
Adam Weismann, Katy Bryce
www
Clay and Cob Buildings
John McCann
www
The EcoNest Home: Designing and Building a Light Straw Clay House
Paula Baker-Laporte, Robert Laporte
www

OFF-GRID

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author(s)
link
Off The Grid 101: An Introduction To Living A Self-Sustaining Lifestyle
Dean Deschain
www

PLASTERS, PAINTS & FINISHES

title
author(s)
link
The Natural Paint Book
Lynn Edwards, Julia Lawless
The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime, and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes
Cedar Rose Guelberth, Dan Chiras
Earth Render - The Art of Clay Plaster, Render and Paints
James Henderson, Mike Angliss, Peter Hickson
Using Natural Finishes: Lime and Earth Based Plasters, Renders & Paints
Adam Weismann, Katy Bryce

POOLS

title
author(s)
link
Constructed Wetlands Manual
UN Habitat
Natural Swimming Pools
Michael Littlewood

STOVES & HEATING

Title
author(s)
link
Build Your Own Earth Oven: A Low-Cost Wood-Fired Mud Oven
Kiko Denzer, Hannah Field, Alan Scott
www
The Book of Masonry Stoves: Rediscovering an Old Way of Warming
David Lyle, Kristin Musgnug , Nicholas Lyle
www

SUSTAINABILITY

title
author(s)
link
The Philosophy of Sustainable Design: The Future of Architecture
Jason F. McLennan
www
Making Better Buildings: A Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for Homeowners and Contractors
Chris Magwood
www

TOILETS

title
author(s)
link
Lifting the Lid: An Ecological Approach to Toilet Systems
Peter Harper, Louise Halestrap
www
The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure
Joseph C. Jenkins
www
The Septic System Owner's Manual
Lloyd Kahn
www
The Toilet Papers: Recycling Waste and Conserving Water
Sim Van der Ryn
www
The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure
Joseph C. Jenkins
www
The Toilet Papers: Recycling Waste and Conserving Water
Sim Van der Ryn
www

VENTILATION

title
author(s)
link
Natural Ventilation in Buildings: A Design Handbook
Francis Allard, Mat Santamouris
www
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