1. 01/01/1995 This book describes principles and construction techniques for builders, householders and communities who are building in hazard-prone areas. The principles are clearly and simply presented- and in a form which can be adapted for use in training or public information campaigns - with an emphasis...
  2. 01/01/1990 Este papel é um de uma série publicada por Voluntários dentro Técnico Ajuda para prover um introudction a estado-de-o-arte específica tecnologias de intrest para pessoas em países em desenvolvimento. É pretendida que os documentos são usados como diretrizes para ajudar tecnologias de chooe de...
  3. Key Resource 28/10/2007 A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, includingdesign (siting, orientation, climate...
  4. 01/01/1954 With an increasing demandfor a practical book in mathmatics designed especially for persons interested in agriculture, this books is aimed to meet that demand. This book provides problems with appropriate and realistic settings, much reliable material pertaining to various phases of agriculture...
  5. 01/01/1971 The purpose of this book is to acquaint the reader with all the information necessary to make adobe bricks that conform to the specifications of the Uniform Building Code, and thus can be used for building a home or other structure. 88 pages, illustrated, photos
  6. For those who need a lot of help in building their own home, not only how, but how much it will cost and how long it will take.