Found this at the library yesterday Building Green https://www.oikos.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=191&osCsid=4328924fdca2aac930a7cd055f0ecbb1 and it's packed with info about everything having to do with design, siting and building. The authors then step you through building a small cabin with a living roof. The building part is aimed at cordwood, strawbale and cob construction but 3/4 of the info would apply to any building project.
I'm really enjoying this book.
Judy
Lots of Vernacular Architecture pictures
Whoops, just did a search and Texan in Cali had already found this book. But I guess that means it really is a good book! ;D
Judy
It is a good book.
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Always good to be reminded! ;)