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The green self-build book

By: Language: English Publication details: Totnes Green Books Ltd 2007Description: 288p. ill. 26cmISBN:
  • 9781903998731
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 306.52 $2 18
Partial contents:
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
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Folio F306.52 BRO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30071074

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.