Adobe Bricks
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The most logical place to start is to learn how to make an adobe brick. The technology is simple, and very labor intensive. |
Solar Gain
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Abobe houses, sunlight, geographic latitude, and Earth's seasons. Take advantage of solar heating: maximize heat in the winter, and minimize heat in the summer. |
Photogalvanic Cells
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How to connect them; how to aim them; what to do with them. Includes a map of the sun's far north and far south apparent latitude. |
China Ranch
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The adobe house built at China Ranch, near Tecopa California. |
The House
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Simple floor plans, bond beams, footing, weight, and the horrors of construction. |