I really want to build a reciprocal roof pavilion at the land. I think that it will give me lots of usable space, shade, and a great place to give classes and hang out. My problem is that information on building a roof like this is hard to find on the internet. I get […]
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Practical Pole Building Construction
In Practical Pole Building Construction the author has given the extra dimension of original plans for a lean-to barn, horse barn, hillside house, garage/wood shed, mountain pole cabin, and a coastal house. Pole building construction saves money, time, labor, and materials because it involves limited grading, no excavation, flexibility on site, and few materials. I […]
Working Alone
Working Alone discusses all aspects of laying foundations, raising walls, and more for small or one-person crews. Being frugal and doing things yourself are admirable qualities, however, those qualities mean that you will run into problems. If you have a crew of workers then many problems won’t be a problem, but when you are working […]
Earthbag Building
Over 70 percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials—straw, cob, and earth—for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often environmentally-damaging outsourced materials. Earthbag Building is the first comprehensive guide […]
PRN Episode #32 Interview Andrew Morrison
We have been doing a lot of podcasts dealing with alternative construction, and today we continue this trend by hosting one of the leaders in the strawbale building community. The Shepherd School is proud to get to talk to Andrew Morrison of strawbale.com. Andrew Morrison has been a strawbale builder for more than a decade […]