The Woodland House - Paperback
Ben Law
Permanent Publications Paperback 108 colour photos
nr. 1079 € 17,10
Full of stunning colour photos, this is a visual guide to how Ben built his outstandingly beautiful home in the woods that was voted Channel 4's 'Best Ever' Grand Designs build.
The Woodland House - Hardback
As Featured On Channel 4's Grand Designs
Ben Law
Permanent Publications 2005 Hardback 98 colour photos
nr. 1175 € 17,10
This is a step-by-step guide to how Ben Law built his home. It covers all the basics, including the design process, materials, costings, and the building stages from foundations and frames, through to interior features.
Roundwood Timber Framing
Building Naturally Using Local Resources
Ben Law
Permanent Publications 2010 Hardback 400 colour photographs, Some drawings
nr. 1141 € 21,80
A unique and practical 'how to' book filled with detailed colour photographs and drawings. It will encourage and help the use of renewable local resources and traditional skills to create durable, ecological and beautiful buildings.
DVD Roundwood Timber Framing DVD
Ben Law
Permanent Publications 2010 DVD 1 DVD, 60mins, PAL, Region0
nr. 1142 € 22,85
In this film, Ben Law takes you through the design techniques and build of the roundwood timber framed Woodland Classroom. Other examples of Ben’s builds are also explored. DVD 60mins, PAL, Region0.
The Basics Of Permaculture Design
Ross Mars
Permanent Publications Paperback 225 line drawings
nr. 1084 € 17,10
An excellent introduction to permaculture principles, design processes and the tools needed for designing sustainable gardens, farms and larger communities.
Building a Low Impact Roundhouse
Tony Wrench
Permanent Publications Paperback 7 colour and 90 b&w photos & 22 line drawings
nr. 1092 € 14,85
The book covers the process of visualising and designing a house through to the practical side of building it.
Do It Yourself 12 Volt Solar Power
Michel Daniek
Permanent Publications Paperback 28 b&w photos, 158 line drawings
nr. 1095 € 11,40
a practical introduction to solar power and 12 volt supplies for around the house and garden or even live totally off-grid in your boat, caravan or yurt.
The Holistic Life
Sustainability Through Permaculture
Ian Lillington
Permanent Publications Paperback 150+ photos & illustrations
nr. 1096 € 17,10
An excellent introduction for anyone wanting to know how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, explaining what permaculture is and how it provides solutions to our unsustainable consumer society.
The Beauty of Straw Bale Homes
Athena and Bill Steen
Chelsea Green 2000 Paperback Aanbieding (was 24,95)
nr. 1129 € 9,00
While enthusiasts of straw bale house construction praise the exceptional energy efficiency of bale buildings, another reason why bale homes have excited people is because they are often extraordinarily beautiful and inviting.
The Turning Point: a return to community
A positive and inspiring film about our transition to a low carbon future
Lisa Mead and Alex Page
Lisa Mead and Alex Page 2009 DVD Time: 41"
nr. 1143 € 13,95
Featuring visionary leaders and pioneers in the fields of Human Ecology and Global Transition, this film takes an inspiring look at our potential to create a life-sustaining society as we face the twin challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change.
Beyond You & Me
Inspiration & Wisdom For Building Community
edited by Kosha Anja Joubert & Robin Alfred
Permanent Publications Paperback 80 b&w photos
nr. 1091 € 22,85
Practical care anthology for anyone seeking to rebuild existing fragmented villages and communities, establish new group enterprises and ecovillages.