The green self-build book
Broome, Jon
The green self-build book - Totnes Green Books Ltd 2007 - 288p. ill. 26cm.
Why self-build, and why build green? -- Who has successfully built a green self-build house? -- Designing a good house -- How can you encourage others to think green? -- Environmental issues and the site -- Building for longevity -- Reducing energy in use -- Reducing environmental impacts -- Reducing harmful impacts on health -- Reducing waste -- Reducing water consumption -- Environmentally preferred forms of construction -- Designing a sustainable garden -- Why we should build green for the future -- How to specify green -- Useful links, references and contacts
Examines the self-build process, covering the key elements and stages from an eco-friendly perspective. Aimed at a wide range of expertise levels. Examines site selection, ways of reducing energy use and water consumption, renewable energy sources, how to create a sustainable garden, environmentally friendly methods of construction and designs which reduce environmental impact while promoting longevity. Includes case studies.
9781903998731
United Kingdom--
306.52 $2 18
The green self-build book - Totnes Green Books Ltd 2007 - 288p. ill. 26cm.
Why self-build, and why build green? -- Who has successfully built a green self-build house? -- Designing a good house -- How can you encourage others to think green? -- Environmental issues and the site -- Building for longevity -- Reducing energy in use -- Reducing environmental impacts -- Reducing harmful impacts on health -- Reducing waste -- Reducing water consumption -- Environmentally preferred forms of construction -- Designing a sustainable garden -- Why we should build green for the future -- How to specify green -- Useful links, references and contacts
Examines the self-build process, covering the key elements and stages from an eco-friendly perspective. Aimed at a wide range of expertise levels. Examines site selection, ways of reducing energy use and water consumption, renewable energy sources, how to create a sustainable garden, environmentally friendly methods of construction and designs which reduce environmental impact while promoting longevity. Includes case studies.
9781903998731
United Kingdom--
306.52 $2 18