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Earthen floors : a modern approach to an ancient practice / Sukita Reay Crimmel and James Thomson.

by Crimmel, Sukita Reay.

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New Society Publishers, c2014.

Flooring, Earth.

Floor coverings.

Earth construction.

9780865717633 (pbk.)

086571763X (pbk.)

xiv, 241 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm

"Mixing, installing, finishing and maintaining an earthen floor"--Back cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"For most of human history, people have lived in durable, comfortable buildings made from natural materials such as soil, sand, rocks, and fiber. All over the globe, these ancient traditions persist; a quarter to a third of the world's population today lives in houses built partially or entirely of earth. Conventional Western building techniques using industrial materials may save time and create efficiencies, but these perceived savings come at considerable financial and environmental cost. As well as boasting a unique and beautiful aesthetic, natural building techniques are accessible, affordable, and non-toxic. A comprehensive, illustrated manual covering the history, use, and maintenance of this attractive, practical flooring option"--Provided by publisher.

Thomson, James, 1977-

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