Simple Shelters - (Wooden Books) by Jonathan Horning (Hardcover)

This comprehensive guidebook provides a fascinating journey through the history of human shelter, exploring the various types of wooden and stick frame structures built around the world.

From nomadic circular homes to rectangular ones favored by settled people, the book delves into the cultural, cosmological, climatic, and utilitarian factors that influenced their design. Learn about simple home materials such as grasses, woven panels, bamboo, canvas, skin, and bark, and discover construction principles that make simple homes sound and durable.

The book covers Native American tipis, yurts, and their variations, as well as Bedouin tents, providing a wealth of knowledge on traditional shelter-building techniques. Written by an experienced carpenter and joiner with over 15 years of teaching geometry and workshop skills at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts in London, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in architecture, design, or simply understanding the history and culture behind different types of shelters.

So why wait? Get your copy today and embark on an enlightening journey through the world of shelter!