{"product_id":"essential-hempcrete-construction-by-chris-magwood-9780865718197","title":"Essential Hempcrete Construction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHempcrete is a versatile, energy-efficient natural insulation material, useful for walls, roofs, and floors. Made from the inner stem of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, it is a very strong, lightweight, and breathable alternative to manufactured insulations. \u003ci\u003eEssential Hempcrete Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is a fully-illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis indispensable manual is packed with all the information you need to determine whether hempcrete is the right choice for your project. It covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial specifications, testing and building code references, and climate data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetail drawings for design reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTool lists, and complete step-by-step instructions for mixing and placing hempcrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing and maintenance techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBudgeting and labour estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Hempcrete Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is part of New Society's Sustainable Building Essentials Series. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where accurate and reliable information is key to success. Get the Essentials!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Magwood\u003c\/b\u003e is a sustainable builder and designer specialising in green and natural building techniques, the co-founder and co-director of the Endeavour Centre, and the author of several books on sustainable building, including \u003ci\u003eMaking Better Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMore Straw Bale Building\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStraw Bale Details\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596345721068,"sku":"9780865718197","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780865718197-essential-hempcrete-construction.jpg?v=1777921975","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/essential-hempcrete-construction-by-chris-magwood-9780865718197","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}