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Learn how to create beautiful, code-compliant walls that combine centuries-old wisdom with modern high-performance building science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Sustainable, Low-carbon Construction: \u003c\/strong\u003eUses straw \"waste\" mixed with clay for a high-insulation, low-impact material that reduces embodied energy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermally Efficient and Moisture-resistant: \u003c\/strong\u003eNaturally regulates indoor humidity, buffers temperature swings, and improves comfort year-round. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable and Code-compliant: \u003c\/strong\u003eProven long-lasting in historical and modern buildings, meeting US building codes for safety and performance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step Guidance: \u003c\/strong\u003eIllustrated instructions for mixing, installation, and variations such as slip-chip, plus detail drawings for stud, timber, pole framing, Larsen trusses, and retrofits. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Planning Made Simple: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaterial selection, quantity estimation, budgeting, sourcing, and best practices for a successful build. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing and Maintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eLearn techniques to ensure long-term durability, aesthetics, and minimal upkeep. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong\u003eLydia Doleman\u003c\/strong\u003e, licensed contractor and natural building expert, this guide combines hands-on experience, practical instruction, and building science to give DIYers and professionals the confidence to use light straw clay in a variety of construction and renovation projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003cem\u003eSustainable Building Essentials \u003c\/em\u003eseries for practical, illustrated guidance on natural building techniques, sustainable wall systems, and high-performance construction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e The essential how-to guide to light straw clay - a high-performance, low-impact, durable building material \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e LIGHT STRAW CLAY - straw mixed with clay slip - is a versatile, easy-to-use wall building material. Also called \"slip-straw,\" its durability has been proven in beautiful, centuries-old buildings across Northern Europe and in modern high-performance buildings in North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Building code compliant in the US and using \"waste\" materials with high insulation value and excellent moisture handling qualities, it's both high-performance and low-impact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Distilling decades of experience, \u003ci\u003e Essential Light Straw Clay Construction \u003c\/i\u003e is the most complete book in English on the broad range of light strawclay techniques in use today. Fully illustrated, it provides step-by-stepguidance for both the DIYer and professional designer and builder alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Material specifications, performance, and when and where to use it \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Estimating quantities, costs, and sourcing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Illustrated, step-by-step guidance for mixing and installation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Various wall systems including stud, timber, and pole framing, Larsen trusses, I-joists, plus retrofits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Code references, compliance, and best practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Finishing and maintenance techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Additional resources. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Lydia Doleman \u003c\/strong\u003e, a licensed contractor, was lead ecological builder for Portland's City Repair project. She's created beautiful, high-performance, low-impact buildings across the Northwest, from Portland's first permitted straw bale home to a 3,300-sq ft light straw clay brewery. She's written for \u003ci\u003e The Last Straw Journal and Permaculture Activist \u003c\/i\u003e, and appeared on NBC News and HGTV's \u003ci\u003e Off Beat America \u003c\/i\u003e . Lydia lives in southern Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e New Society's Sustainable Building Essentials Series \u003c\/strong\u003e aims to provide the highest quality information on sustainable building methods and materials. Editors Chris Magwood and Jen Feigin have scoured the world of sustainable building to bring you the techniques and systems that deliver measureable benefits in terms of greater energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Lydia Doleman \u003c\/strong\u003e is a licensed contractor with two decades of experience as a natural and sustainable builder, cabinet maker, and trainer. She has taught carpentry and natural building at Solar Energy International in Colorado and was lead ecological builder for Portland's City Repair project from 2002-09. Aiming to merge three converging passions in her life - art, ecology and social justice - Lydia has created beautiful, high-performance, low-impact buildings across Oregon and Washington, including Portland's first permitted straw bale home, The Rebuilding Center's cob entryway, and a 3,300-sq.f light straw clay brewery. She's written articles for \u003ci\u003e The Last Straw Journal \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e Permaculture Design \u003c\/i\u003e and appeared on NBC News and HGTV's Off Beat America on the topic of tiny homes, featuring a small-scale light straw clay timber frame home. 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