| Description |
xiv, 193 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Table of contents -- pt. 1. Handbuilt homes. All in the family -- A brief history of housing finance -- No-debt newlywed dream home -- The economics of reclaimed houses -- The art of a home -- Building basics -- pt. 2. Institutionalizing reuse. A tall order in Texas -- Making deconstruction the standard model -- Building hope -- Filling the urban centers -- Reclaiming the inner city -- Salvaging smart cities. |
| Form |
Also published in an electronic format. |
| Summary |
"Housing Reclaimed examines how technological advances, design evolution, and resourceful, out-of-the-box thinking can help meet the challenge of creating affordable, environmentally friendly, beautiful and unique housing."--P. [4] of cover. |
| Subject |
Ecological houses -- United States.
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Building materials -- Recycling -- United States.
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House construction -- United States.
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| ISBN |
086571696X |
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