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Handbook for the barefoot architecture/John van Lengen. (Record no. 10936)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780936070421
Qualifying information (alik.paper)
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0936070420
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Transcribing agency IVS
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 720.47 LEN
Edition information 23
Item number 10334
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Lengen, Johan Van
245 #0 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Handbook for the barefoot architecture/John van Lengen.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. "Bolinas, CA"
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Shelter Publications
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Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2008
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 697p.
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes bibliographical references and index.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. "Barefoot Architecture: A Handbook for Barefoot Architects" by Johan van Lengen is a seminal and highly influential guide to sustainable, low-cost, and self-sufficient building. First published in 1974, it quickly became a go-to resource for anyone seeking to build using simple, environmentally friendly, and locally available materials. The term "Barefoot Architect," coined by van Lengen, refers to a professional who works alongside communities, using their innate knowledge and skills to create culturally and climatically appropriate structures without relying on expensive, imported technology.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element sustainable buildings
Form subdivision design and construction
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Appropriate technology
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Low-cost housing
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Sustainable architecture
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Date last seen Total checkouts Total renewals Full call number Barcode Date last checked out Price effective from Koha item type Lost status Damaged status Not for loan Collection Withdrawn status Home library Current library Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition Cost, normal purchase price
03/18/2022 3 3 720.47 LEN 10334 02/01/2022 10/26/2021 Book       Architecture   Marium Abdulla Library Marium Abdulla Library Non-Ref 06/05/2012 Progressive International 2500.00