{"product_id":"shelter-ii-9780936070490","title":"Shelter II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelter II\u003c\/i\u003e is the second in a series of books about people building their own homes in different parts of the world. The principles outlined in \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e, published almost 40 years ago, seem even more important today: relearning the still-usable skills of the past and doing more hand work in providing life's necessities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelter II\u003c\/i\u003e provides a basic manual of design and construction for the first-time house-builder. The book begins with simple shelters still being built and lived in by people with minimal resources. These shelters can be viewed for historical or anthropological interest, or as sensible, instructive examples of efficient construction by those who lack the choices available in industrialised societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also personal accounts and seasoned advice from builders in different climates, with a variety of design approaches, construction techniques, and building materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA home is still a place for working, resting, sharing, healing, dreaming... some things haven't changed that much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833466900716,"sku":"9780936070490","price":61.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7228313482521.jpg?v=1758461683","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/shelter-ii-9780936070490","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}