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5.0 out of 5 stars Home Work - Handbuilt Shelter by Lloyd Kahn
This book is a sequel to Kahn's 1973 book "Shelter". Another large oversized book, it is a book that you won't be able to put down. The book claims some 1100 photos and over 300 drawings all illustrating shelters of one type or another that are built by hand. Most of the pictures are in color featuring some of the best photography you will ever see.This book has helped me to realize that I like vernacular architecture - not the kind that comes in a box, but the kinds of homes and buildings people make using the materials they have around them without professional help - or is it-? The rest of the world knows about this type of building and much of it has been there for a thousand years or more.Hippy vans, naked builders, Flying Concrete, Timolandia, ferrocement houses, natural houses, unnatural houses, earth houses, boat houses, tree houses, fantasy houses, a greenhouse built out of old car windshields-- more great houses and buildings than you could ever imagine, simply because many of these places are beyond imagination. This is inspiring me to go finish my secret room so I can show everybody.There are things in this book that are guaranteed to inspire you to do something weird just because they are so interesting looking. Okay - then I'll guarantee that they will inspire me to do something weird. What's new?At any rate, if you are looking for inspiration and want to get away from the cookie cutter look, want something different, or just want to look at pictures because you can't read, then I highly recommend that you get this book. You won't be sorry.Looking at the price I paid at Bolo -$17.79 I couldn't believe it -list on the back is $26.95. It would have been a bargain at the high price.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for anyone who appreciates the art of building
Lloyd Kahn's latest book on the ideas and independent solutions people have come up with for building is fantastic.There is an element of nostalgia for anyone who grew up reading books from the alternative press. Llyod's publications being some of the best establish his credentials for this latest effort.It's a small but potent reminder to all the creative builders who might have settled (or compromised) into the pre-fab burbs that there are still people creating unique spaces to live. A subtle reminder disguised as a colorful coffee table tome with a subtle subversive theme. The examples from his photos and short essays of people who with patience, perseverance and lots of creativity build houses only they envisioned.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure!
For anyone with an interest in unconventional ways of living, self-sufficiency or sustainability, this book is great fun. A large-format paperback loaded with great pictures, it evokes dreams of escaping the mundane and truly tasting the marrow of life.You may not be fascinated by every type of dwelling shown in this book (the old barns didn't do much for me), but if you're even the least bit drawn to the unconventional, you'll certainly find something you like. And if you find yourself in a place without access to the Internet, but aren't in the mood for any heavy reading, "Home Work" is entertaining to look at again and again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Books like this one inspire
Lloyd is not only a writer about nifty ways to build and live, he is a philosophy of it all, a guy who lives what he writes about. Books like this one inspire, and the value of inspiration cannot be explained in material or monetary terms. Inspiration comes from people - like Lloyd - who can instill you with a feeling and belief of "I CAN", and "You CAN". You can't get more patriotic than that. If we can't do THIS, we have have no reason to go to war. This is the other face of Freedom: Doing it yourself in a respectful way. Bravo Lloyd!
5.0 out of 5 stars What? No hobbit hole?
Well, this book has everything in it a person could want. 'Cept maybe a hobbit dwelling. Of course, there's so much imagination and so many ideas, that it wouldn't take much to come up with a very comfy hobbit hole. Now instead of just retiring, I'm dreaming of coming up with something unique that I can work on after I retire. And somehow I find myself coming back to this book for more and more ideas.... this book's dangerous!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
This is an incredibly inspiring book for anyone who wants to think about the design potential of their living space. My husband and I spent lots of time with Kahn’s books while building three cabins, but even if you’re not going to use it for such an on-point purpose, it’s beautiful. Don’t go here for plans, but to see what’s possible.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for ideas and photos
Cute and covers an enormous amount of ground- mostly non-traditional and sustainable type homes-plenty of great photos
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring book on inspiration
Reading this made my son and me want to build, build, build. At the same time, the book achieves something else: the way people make their homes shows something very intimate and moving. This collection of photographs, drawings and stories shows how closely related the art of building, the art of art and the art of living are. This is one of the rare occasions where I would like to thank the authors.
Maravilloso
Una impresionante colección de inspiradoras imágenes. Un libro para tener y regalar a autoconstructores, amantes de la bioconstrucción, la arquitectura "humana" y la artesanía.
Excellent inspirational book
I just received this book and I am already in love with it. INtending to build my own earthy dwelling, this book gives tons of ideas and inspiration as well as information and life-stories of the people contributing to this book with their unusual but beautiful homes. Recommended.
) One of my favourite DIY, hippy/sustainable home-building/making books ever
Finally bought this book after I used up my renewal allowance for it (several times) at the library. Clearly it just needs to be in my home. :) One of my favourite DIY, hippy/sustainable home-building/making books ever. Arrived quickly and in excellent, new condition.
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石、木、草、土、コンクリートその他もろもろ、いろいろな素材を使って建てられた世界中のハンドビルド奇想天外な家が紹介されています。なんといっても ほぼ全ページカラー写真だらけ。英文を読まなくても十分楽しめます！それでこの値段はぜったいに買いです（イチオシ）。このウチなら自分でも建てられるんじゃないか？などと、セルフビルドを目指している方にはとても良いアイデアを与えてくれる本だと思います。そして何よりも 家を建てる言うことはもっと自由に発想してもいいんだなという事を教えてくれる素晴らしい本ですよ。
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AED17443
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
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Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Home Work - Handbuilt Shelter by Lloyd Kahn
This book is a sequel to Kahn's 1973 book "Shelter". Another large oversized book, it is a book that you won't be able to put down. The book claims some 1100 photos and over 300 drawings all illustrating shelters of one type or another that are built by hand. Most of the pictures are in color featuring some of the best photography you will ever see.This book has helped me to realize that I like vernacular architecture - not the kind that comes in a box, but the kinds of homes and buildings people make using the materials they have around them without professional help - or is it-? The rest of the world knows about this type of building and much of it has been there for a thousand years or more.Hippy vans, naked builders, Flying Concrete, Timolandia, ferrocement houses, natural houses, unnatural houses, earth houses, boat houses, tree houses, fantasy houses, a greenhouse built out of old car windshields-- more great houses and buildings than you could ever imagine, simply because many of these places are beyond imagination. This is inspiring me to go finish my secret room so I can show everybody.There are things in this book that are guaranteed to inspire you to do something weird just because they are so interesting looking. Okay - then I'll guarantee that they will inspire me to do something weird. What's new?At any rate, if you are looking for inspiration and want to get away from the cookie cutter look, want something different, or just want to look at pictures because you can't read, then I highly recommend that you get this book. You won't be sorry.Looking at the price I paid at Bolo -$17.79 I couldn't believe it -list on the back is $26.95. It would have been a bargain at the high price.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for anyone who appreciates the art of building
Lloyd Kahn's latest book on the ideas and independent solutions people have come up with for building is fantastic.There is an element of nostalgia for anyone who grew up reading books from the alternative press. Llyod's publications being some of the best establish his credentials for this latest effort.It's a small but potent reminder to all the creative builders who might have settled (or compromised) into the pre-fab burbs that there are still people creating unique spaces to live. A subtle reminder disguised as a colorful coffee table tome with a subtle subversive theme. The examples from his photos and short essays of people who with patience, perseverance and lots of creativity build houses only they envisioned.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure!
For anyone with an interest in unconventional ways of living, self-sufficiency or sustainability, this book is great fun. A large-format paperback loaded with great pictures, it evokes dreams of escaping the mundane and truly tasting the marrow of life.You may not be fascinated by every type of dwelling shown in this book (the old barns didn't do much for me), but if you're even the least bit drawn to the unconventional, you'll certainly find something you like. And if you find yourself in a place without access to the Internet, but aren't in the mood for any heavy reading, "Home Work" is entertaining to look at again and again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Books like this one inspire
Lloyd is not only a writer about nifty ways to build and live, he is a philosophy of it all, a guy who lives what he writes about. Books like this one inspire, and the value of inspiration cannot be explained in material or monetary terms. Inspiration comes from people - like Lloyd - who can instill you with a feeling and belief of "I CAN", and "You CAN". You can't get more patriotic than that. If we can't do THIS, we have have no reason to go to war. This is the other face of Freedom: Doing it yourself in a respectful way. Bravo Lloyd!
5.0 out of 5 stars What? No hobbit hole?
Well, this book has everything in it a person could want. 'Cept maybe a hobbit dwelling. Of course, there's so much imagination and so many ideas, that it wouldn't take much to come up with a very comfy hobbit hole. Now instead of just retiring, I'm dreaming of coming up with something unique that I can work on after I retire. And somehow I find myself coming back to this book for more and more ideas.... this book's dangerous!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
This is an incredibly inspiring book for anyone who wants to think about the design potential of their living space. My husband and I spent lots of time with Kahn’s books while building three cabins, but even if you’re not going to use it for such an on-point purpose, it’s beautiful. Don’t go here for plans, but to see what’s possible.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for ideas and photos
Cute and covers an enormous amount of ground- mostly non-traditional and sustainable type homes-plenty of great photos
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring book on inspiration
Reading this made my son and me want to build, build, build. At the same time, the book achieves something else: the way people make their homes shows something very intimate and moving. This collection of photographs, drawings and stories shows how closely related the art of building, the art of art and the art of living are. This is one of the rare occasions where I would like to thank the authors.
Maravilloso
Una impresionante colección de inspiradoras imágenes. Un libro para tener y regalar a autoconstructores, amantes de la bioconstrucción, la arquitectura "humana" y la artesanía.
Excellent inspirational book
I just received this book and I am already in love with it. INtending to build my own earthy dwelling, this book gives tons of ideas and inspiration as well as information and life-stories of the people contributing to this book with their unusual but beautiful homes. Recommended.
) One of my favourite DIY, hippy/sustainable home-building/making books ever
Finally bought this book after I used up my renewal allowance for it (several times) at the library. Clearly it just needs to be in my home. :) One of my favourite DIY, hippy/sustainable home-building/making books ever. Arrived quickly and in excellent, new condition.
セルフビルドを夢見る方へ
石、木、草、土、コンクリートその他もろもろ、いろいろな素材を使って建てられた世界中のハンドビルド奇想天外な家が紹介されています。なんといっても ほぼ全ページカラー写真だらけ。英文を読まなくても十分楽しめます！それでこの値段はぜったいに買いです（イチオシ）。このウチなら自分でも建てられるんじゃないか？などと、セルフビルドを目指している方にはとても良いアイデアを与えてくれる本だと思います。そして何よりも 家を建てる言うことはもっと自由に発想してもいいんだなという事を教えてくれる素晴らしい本ですよ。
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