The econest home: designing & building a light straw clay house

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"An EcoNest is not just a home--it is a uniquely beautiful structure that nurtures health and embraces ecology. This complete practical guide explains how EcoNests combine light straw clay natural building techniques with the principles of Building Biology, provides fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for designing and building your own, and is packed with inspiring photos of completed projects."--;Section I: The EcoNest Philosophy. Defining the Biological Home -- Applying the Principles of Building Biology to EcoNest -- Designing Your Nest. Section II: How to Build an EcoNest. The Workshop Experience -- Foundation Systems : "A Good Pair of Boots" -- The Timber Frame -- Introduction to the EcoNest Light Straw Clay Wall System -- Matrix Framework -- Formwork -- Wall Production -- Delivery -- Drying and Prepping for Finish -- Completing the Exterior Envelope -- Crafting the Interiors. Section I: The EcoNest Philosophy. Defining the Biological Home -- Applying the Principles of Building Biology to EcoNest -- Designing Your Nest. Resources, Notes and Appendices. Resources -- Notes -- Appendix A: Workshop Checklist -- Appendix B: Door and Window Openings in Matrix -- Appendix C: Excerpt from the IRC Code 2015, Appendix R.