{"title":"Erica Wisner","description":"\u003cp\u003eErica Wisner’s works explore practical and innovative approaches to sustainable living, with a particular focus on efficient heating solutions. Readers will find detailed guidance on crafting eco-friendly rocket mass heaters that combine engineering principles with hands-on techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending technical precision with accessibility, her books invite both enthusiasts and professionals to engage with projects that prioritise environmental consciousness and resourcefulness. Her clear explanations make complex ideas approachable for those interested in engineering and technology applied to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rocket-mass-heater-builders-guide-by-erica-wisner-9780865718234","title":"The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeating with wood is often considered a natural and economical alternative to electricity or fossil fuels. However, even with a fairly new and efficient woodstove, many cords of wood are required for burning over the course of a single winter, and incomplete combustion can contribute to poor air quality. A rocket mass heater is an earthen masonry heating system that provides clean, safe, and efficient warmth for your home, all while using 70 to 90 percent less fuel than a traditional woodstove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese unique and beautiful installations provide luxurious comfort year-round. In cold weather, a few hours of clean, hot burning can provide twenty or more hours of steady warmth, while the unit's large thermal mass acts as a heat sink, cooling your home on sizzling summer days. Packed with hard-to-find information, \u003ci\u003eThe Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive design, construction, and installation instructions combined with detailed maintenance and troubleshooting advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrick-by-brick layouts, diagrams, and architectural plans augmented with detailed parts drawings and photographs for clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelevant and up-to-date code information and standards to help you navigate the approval process with local building departments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarthen masonry heating systems are well-suited for natural and conventional builders alike. A super-efficient, wood-burning, rocket mass heater can help you dramatically reduce your energy costs while enhancing the beauty, value, and comfort of your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErica Wisner\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eErnie Wisner\u003c\/b\u003e have built over seven hundred super-efficient, clean-burning masonry stoves. They are dedicated to the search for sustainable solutions and the hands-on teaching of creative, ecological, and practical skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600229548268,"sku":"9780865718234","price":97.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dda80431ef803a1072bee1f37d39f61f.jpg?v=1778020807"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/erica-wisner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}