"A hands-on guide to building solar-powered log homes, complete with how-to illustrations and photos, plus profiles of log home owners from across the United States. Topics includes log home construction, solar and wind energy, home heating options, pumpi
"Covers renewable energy options for grid-tied and off-grid homeowners, including solar energy (passive and active), wind power, microhydro energy, geothermal heat pumps, solar water heating, biomass heating, backup generators and ...
... Solar Water Heating (Solar Thermal) For many households, solar hot water may be a better, more productive place to ... Crafting Log Homes Solar Style: An Inspiring Guide to Self-Sufficiency by Rex & LaVonne Ewing Solar water heating with ...
Includes technologies behind hydrogen energy and fuel cells, renewable and non-renewable energy sources (solar, wind, ethanol, coal, nuclear)
The book beautifully illustrated storybook log homes with 15 classic floor plans and a touch of whimsy. Small Log Homes is packed full of useful information that helps sort through your wishes and dreams to build the perfect log home.
Filled withtips for new construction and remodels, The Not So Log Cabin is the idea book for the next generation of log cabin lovers interested in a greener home, one that respects and utilizes natural resources to their fullest potential.
Discusses the elements involved in building log homes, including design, wood, tools, joinery, and hewing methods
The history of the log cabin embraces many styles, from Early American and Shaker to Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Western ranch, summer camp, cottage, and modern styles.
... Crafting Log Homes Solar Style: An Inspiring Guide to Self-Sujficiency. Masonville, CO: PixyJack Press, 2008. Ewing, Rex A. and Pratt, Doug, Got Sun? Go Solar, 2nd ed. Masonville, CO: PixyJack Press, 2009. Gibilisco, Stan, Physics ...
Cedar Style: A Look at Lovely Log Homes
W. Ben Hunt's classic has earned a reputation as the" authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939.