Book
Stoneview : how to build an eco-friendly little guesthouse / Rob Roy. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0865715971 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780865715974 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xvi, 205 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-190) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 25.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Guesthouses > Design and construction. House construction > Environmental aspects. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 690.837 Roy | 31681001911718 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Book News
Stoneview is the name of a specific cordwood masonry timber-framed guesthouse that garnered so much attention that Roy (founder, Earthwood Building School, New York) wrote this manual so readers could replicate the building. Step-by-step instructions are included for this green building from the start to finish: design, siting and pad preparation, the slab, timber framing and planking, the living roof, cordwood masonry, window and door, and interior finishing. Helpful photographs and occasional diagrams in black-and-white complement the text; finishing details include a basic plumbing system with a composting toilet, a performance evaluation of the building, and a costing analysis. This title will appeal to those with a need for a guesthouse or an interest in green building, though the practical aspects of the book are intended for those with at least intermediate woodworking or building skills. The guidebook also does not claim to meet any local building codes; the impetus is for the individual builder to research and follow their own codes. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Perseus Publishing
Stoneview is an octagonal, cordwood masonry timber-framed guesthouse with a living roof located in upstate New York, fully constructed and finished for just $6,000.
In response to the enormous interest in this unique little home, author and builder Rob Roy has written Stoneview.Over 130 clear line drawings and step-by-step images provide the reader with all the information needed to build this three hundred-square-foot cabin from start to finish, and a full-color section shows off the beautiful design features of this charming “green” cabin. All design considerations are covered, as well as an interesting and thorough discussion of the geometry of the octagon.
Separate chapters are devoted to:
- Site preparation
- Forming and pouring the slab
- Timber framing
- The lightweight living roof
- The cordwood masonry walls
Full instructions for the interior floor and wall finishing are included, as well as a basic plumbing system featuring the “humanure” composting toilet system. Stoneview concludes with a performance evaluation of the building and a complete costing analysis. Best of all, the house is appropriate for any climate.
This latest book by Rob Roy will appeal to his many followers, as well as those new to alternative buildings. Instructions are designed for both experienced and novice builders.
Rob Roy and his wife Jaki started the Earthwood Building School in 1981. Earthwood specializes in alternative building methods such as cordwood masonry and earth-sheltered housing. Roy is the author of twelve books, including Earth-Sheltered Houses, Timber Framing for the Rest of Us, and Cordwood Building (New Society Publishers).
- Perseus PublishingStep-by-step instructions for building an octagonal cordwood masonry guesthouse.
