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Dwellings -- Design and construction California Straw Building Association 
 The Web site for "a non-profit organization whose members are architects, engineers, builders, and people interested in straw building." The site includes a FAQ, a bulletin board, technical information, an events calendar, a list of architects and other straw building resources, publications, and links to related Web sites. Also features a brief list of lenders "friendly to straw-bale built homes." http://www.strawbuilding.org/ Topics: Architecture, Housing, Industries Last updated Nov 3, 2004 EERI: World Housing Encyclopedia
Covers "housing construction types in seismically active areas of the world." Search database by building location, building, rural or urban construction, economic level of inhabitants, building material, type of load-bearing structure, number of stories, seismic vulnerability rating, and other criteria. A hazard map for each country displays areas at greater risk. From the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). http://www.world-housing.net/ Topics: Agriculture, Architecture, Geography, Geology, Maps, Scientific Themes Last updated Feb 27, 2004 HomePlans.com
This commercial site allows users to search through hundreds of floor plans for houses. Plans are searchable by size of house and number of bedrooms, or by architectural style, such as A-frame, craftsman, and ranch homes. Simple floor plans are viewable for free, but full plans must be purchased. Also includes an articles library, with material on the construction process, home security, landscaping, and more. http://www.homeplans.com Topics: Housing Last updated Feb 27, 2006 The Small House Society: Tools For the Small House Movement
Collection of resources about small houses, such as cabins, tree houses, and small cottages. Includes a short list of books, a message board, and links to websites for architects, builders, and organizations interested in small and sustainable homes. From the Small House Society, "a voice for the small house movement." http://www.resourcesforlife.com/groups/smallhousesociety/resources.htm Topics: Housing Last updated May 9, 2006 |
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