Building with awareness : the construction of a hybrid home

Summary/Review: Ted Owens takes you step-by-step through the construction of his New Mexico home built from straw bale, adobe, and other locally acquired resources. Without compromising comfort or style, this solar-powered home is completely off-grid and self-sustaining. Includes green home building tips, tips for how to build rainwater cisterns and earth plasters, plus a booklet with technical specs and floor plans.