{"product_id":"earthen-floors-a-modern-approach-to-an-ancient-practice","title":"Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice","description":"Down and dirty – a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors\nFor most of human history, people have lived in durable, comfortable buildings made from natural materials such as soil, sand, rocks and fiber. All over the globe, these ancient traditions persist; a quarter to a third of the world's population today lives in houses built partially or entirely of earth. Conventional Western building techniques using industrial materials may save time and create efficiencies, but these perceived savings come at considerable financial and environmental cost.\nAs well as boasting a unique and beautiful aesthetic, natural building techniques are accessible, affordable and nontoxic. Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated manual covering the history, use and maintenance of this attractive, practical flooring option. This detailed, fully-illustrated guide explains every part of the process, including: Sourcing and harvesting materials Preparing the subfloor Pouring, finishing and sealing the floor Living with and maintaining your earthen floor.\nBecause information on creating quality earthen floors was not previously widely available, there have been some negative experiences. Drawing on the combined knowledge of the most qualified earthen floor practitioners, as well their own substantial experience, the authors deliver the definitive resource for this exciting technique, perfect for everyone from the novice to veteran builder.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 086571763X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.086571763X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Crimmel, Sukita Reay|Thomson, James\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41457325015098,"sku":"DBV.086571763X.G","price":20.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/086571763X-0.jpg?v=1781114935","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/earthen-floors-a-modern-approach-to-an-ancient-practice","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}