{"product_id":"9781550926149","title":"Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrefabricated straw bale wall panels combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with reduced labor and more consistent results. These structural insulated panels (SIPs) are built offsite and transported to the job site, or built onsite and \"tipped up\" into position.\u003ci\u003e Essential Prefabricated Straw Bale Construction \u003c\/i\u003eis a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, scalable method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to the use of prefabricated bale walls, packed with all the information you need to determine whether they are the right choice for your project. It covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Specifications, engineering details and building code references Comprehensive step-by-step instructions and detail drawings Finishing and maintenance techniques  Budgeting and labor estimates  Additional resources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Prefabricated Straw Bale Construction\u003c\/i\u003e is part of New Society's Sustainable Building Series. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where accurate and reliable information are key to success. Get the Essentials!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Magwood \u003c\/b\u003eis a sustainable builder and designer specializing in green and natural building techniques, the co-founder and co-director of the Endeavour Centre, and the author of several books on sustainable building including \u003ci\u003eMaking Better Buildings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMore Straw Bale Building \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStraw Bale Details\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175624392944,"sku":"9781550926149","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550926149_p0.jpg?v=1763752302","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550926149","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}