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This book is packed with information on sustainable building methods and materials. It is a must-have for any library.

The Natural House
by Daniel D. Chiras   $37* via free Book Rate Mail

This 468 page paperback takes the reader on a tour of thirteen natural home building methods, including straw bale, rammed earth, cordwood, cob, adobe, earth-bags, papercrete, Earthships, stone, and log. You'll learn how these homes are built, how much they cost, and the pros and cons of each. Sustainable home components are discussed in detail with chapters devoted to passive solar heating, cooling, cisterns, greywater, composting, and septic systems. A resource guide at the end of every chapter offers a wealth of information.

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Whether regarding HTMs specifically or passive solar in general, our initial consultation will address your concerns. After reviewing the material, we encourage you to drop us an email with your questions.
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  • 1 hour long video (DVD & VHS) walks you through the sustainable design, HTM™ passive solar earthhome featured in every image of this website. While not a "How-To" video, the second half does include very detailed Infiltrator chamber leach field septic system installation and SunMar waterless composting toilet operation footage.
  • 12 pages of 18" by 24" sample blueprints outlining the typical HTM home design with lots of surface bonded block construction details!
  • CD copy of website, so you won't have to go back on-line for details. Mind you, the website is constanly updated with the freshest information.
  • 44 page HTM design, septic system, and surface bonding cement guidebook includes sketch plans for a 12' by 16' Power Shed
  • sample greywater recycling system blueprints and detail pages
  • 36 page Natural Home Building Source™ catalog for quick reference
  • Infiltrator® chamber septic system leach field demo CD
  • 32 page Clivus Multrum® composter system planning manual
  • shade cloth project brochure with shade netting & fastener samples
  • 32 page SunMar® waterless composting toilet catalog and manual
  • Kobe® range hood catalog and assorted other product brochures


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    First half hour walks you through the sustainable design, HTM passive solar earthhome featured on our website. While not a How-To video, the second half does include detailed Infiltrator chamber leach field septic system installation and Sun-Mar composting toilet footage.


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