Housing Ourselves: Creating Affordable, Sustainable Shelter
Bibliographic Information

DOI:10.1036/0070092362
ISBN:0070092362
Author(s):Burnham, Richard
Format:Hardback, 224 pages
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Professional
Publication Date:30 Jun 1998
Price:$59.95
Subject:ARCHITECTURE / Domestic
Description:Rediscover the secrets of affordable housing that modern builders have all but forgotten in this book that advocatesÑand shows you how to achieveÑsustainable, environmentally sensitive, self-built housing that can be constructed at a fraction of today's housing costs! Architect and planner Richard Burnham offers professional builders and would-be homeowners alike practical guidance on utilizing local materials; building in harmony with the natural landscape; conserving precious resources; starting on a small, affordable scale and adding incrementally as finances permit; and much more.
Author Bio:Richard Burnham is the owner and principal architect of Richard Burnham Architect and Associates. He is certified nationally and is registered in several states, and he specializes in single- and multifamily housing. He holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Dartmouth and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, respectively, and has published a number of articles on housing design. He has also received several grants for his work on low-income housing.

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