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Construcción en Piedra Seca

The dry stone technique, shared by all humanity, has been implemented with great creativity in everyday life: enclosures, agricultural terraces, huts to protect livestock or store crops, cisterns to capture water, stairs and paths to conquer slopes. This book, both documentary and practical, invites a discovery of dry stone landscapes shaped by humans, anonymous architectures that are now back in vogue. Five dry stone specialists share their passionate knowledge and experiences here. A practical chapter details in images the construction of a wall and offers everyone, whether private or professional, the possibility of building or restoring dry stone works.

Features:

• Title: Construcción en Piedra Seca
• Authors: Camacho Mena, Antonio; Sánchez Lozano, V.
• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Andalucía. Consejería de Medio Ambiente
• Year of publication: 2008
• ISBN: 10: 8496776727 / 13: 9788496776722
• Binding: Soft cover
• Language: Spanish

Benefits:

• Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of dry stone construction, from theory to practice.
• Educational: Provides a clear and detailed guide to understanding and applying traditional techniques.
• Visual: Includes beautiful photographs illustrating examples of dry stone landscapes and constructions.
• Practical: Offers technical details and practical advice for constructing and restoring dry stone works.

Usage Tips:

• Study the theoretical foundations to understand the principles of dry stone construction.
• Use the book as a reference during the planning and execution of projects.
• Consult the illustrations and examples for inspiration and practical solutions.

Buy the book Dry Stone Construction now and discover the secrets of this ancient technique to create durable and beautiful structures.