Stoneview is an octagonal cordwood masonry timber-framed guesthouse with a living roof, located in upstate New York, fully constructed and finished for just $6,000.
In response to the enormous interest in this unique little home, author/builder Rob Roy has written Stoneview.
Over 130 clear line drawings and step-by-step images provide the reader with all the information needed to build this 300-square-foot cabin from start to finish, and a full-color section shows off the beautiful design features of this charming ?green? cabin. All design considerations are covered, as well as an interesting and thorough discussion of the geometry of the octagon.
Separate chapters are devoted to:
- site preparation
- forming and pouring the slab
- timber framing
- the light-weight living roof and
- the cordwood masonry walls.
Full instructions for the interior floor and wall finishing are included, as well as a basic plumbing system featuring the ?humanure? composting toilet system.
Stoneview concludes with a performance evaluation of the building and a complete costing analysis. Stoneview is appropriate for any climate.
This latest book by Rob Roy will appeal to his many followers, as well as those new to alternative buildings. Instructions are designed for both experienced and novice builders.
Authors
- Bibliography, etc. Note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-190) and index
- Control Number Identifier
- CaOOCEL
- Dewey Decimal Classification Number
- 690/.837
- Dewey Decimal Edition Number
- 22
- General Note
- Issued as part of the desLibris books collection
- ISBN
- 9781550923599 9780865715974
- LCCN
- TH4860
- LCCN Item number
- R69 2008eb
- Modifying agency
- CaBNVSL
- Original cataloging agency
- CaOONL
- Physical Description | Extent
- 1 electronic text (xvi, [2], 205 p., [4] p. of plates)
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- CaOOCEL
- Rights
- Access restricted to authorized users and institutions
- System Control Number
- (CaBNVSL)slc00222767 (OCoLC)752531589 (CaOOCEL)432025
- System Details Note
- Mode of access: World Wide Web
- Title proper/short title
- How to build an eco-friendly little guesthouse
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- CaOONL
Table of Contents
- Front Cover 1
- Advance Praise 2
- Title Page 6
- Rights Page 7
- Dedication 8
- Table of Contents 10
- Disclaimer 14
- Acknowledgments 16
- Introduction 20
- Chapter 1: Design 24
- Chapter 2: Siting and Pad Preparation 40
- Chapter 3: The Slab 52
- Chapter 4: Timber Framing and Planking 74
- Chapter 5: The Living Roof 114
- Chapter 6: Cordwood Masonry 136
- Color Section 162
- Chapter 7: Windows and Door 178
- Chapter 8: Interior Finishing 186
- Chapter 9: Conclusions 202
- Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 212
- Appendix B: Metric Conversions 214
- Index 216
- About the Author 228
