Making the most of mud

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California architect Nader Khalili has devoted himself to the study of earth construction around the world, especially the age old forms of adobe structures. By firing and glazing adobe houses, he has developed a system to make these structures more sturdy and earthquake-proof.

Author: Book, Jeffrey
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1992
Usage, Practice, Architects, Earth houses, Khalili, Nader

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Artful adobe

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Santa Fe, NM, art dealer Laura Carpenter's adobe house combines classical architectural elements with the rugged textures and earthy palette of the Southwest. Her gallery, housed in a Victorian adobe structure, serves as a perfect backdrop for avant-garde art.

Author: Cook, Alison
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 1992
Management, Remodeling and renovation, Art dealers, Carpenter, Laura

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Artful sweets

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Recipes for making innovative and artful pastries using pate a choux (cream puffs) are presented.

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: House & Garden
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9528
Year: 2006
United States, Bread, cake, and related products, Commercial Bakeries, Pastries, Recipes and menus, Pastry

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Subjects list: Design and construction, Adobe construction, Adobe
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