Cordwood Building: The State of the Art (Natural Building Series) Paperback – January 1, 2003

This book is a great read. Enjoyable and yet it seems to give plenty of info on the different aspects of the cordwood building process. More than half way through I found out that there was a glossary in the back which helps explain some of the terminology. I would highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of building a cordwood home. This book will give you most of the know-how to build it and most importantly it will help you decide if you do want to build cordwood. It worked for me. My wife and I are presently saving up to build a cordwood home. I think it would be a good idea to watch the "Complete Cordwood DVD" before actually building.

Clearly written, informative, and nicely illustrated. Probably all you need to get going…(plus bottles, tools, wood, concrete, energy, time…)

I have always been a Mother Earth follower. I ordered this book and hope to someday actually build my own.

I'm from Germany and cordwoord buildings are uncommon here. Horizontal log homes are booming but as expensive as ordinary home building not a choice for people without a lot of money.So cordwood may be a solution if we can get a permission with our restrictive rules and regulations here.The book provides the builder with every detail he must know, it's really great.For getting some practice we will start building a small shed with cordwood. ;-)

This is a great read on the subject matter if green building.I love cordwood masonry.

I am grateful to find a great, highly recommended book on cordwood building that has the answers to most of my questions about this type construction. The illustrations are good and the information is invaluable.

I got this book because "Alternative House Building" recommended it. It has all of the details that you need to rightfully consider whether cordwood masonry will do the job you want to do.

Good book on a very interesting technique. I hope to put some of this information into practice soon!Mike HolmesMikesTexasHunt-Fish.com