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	Alternative Construction: Contemporary Natural Building Methods Author: Lynne Elizabeth and Cassandra Adams, editors Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Year: 2005 ISBN 0471719382
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A comprehensive guide to traditional natural materials, adapted to meet code-required standards for health and safety in contemporary buildings. Not only are they relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly, but, when used correctly, these natural alternatives match the strength and durability of many mainstream construction materials. Technologies include straw-bale, light-clay, cob, adobe, rammed earth and pisé, earthbag, earth-sheltered, bamboo, and hybrid systems.

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