TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lengen, Johan Van
TI  - Handbook for the barefoot architecture/John van Lengen
SN  - 9780936070421
U1  - 720.47 LEN 23
CY  - "Bolinas, CA"
KW  - sustainable buildings
KW  - design and construction
KW  - Appropriate technology
KW  - Low-cost housing
KW  - Sustainable architecture
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - "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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