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020 _a9781903998731
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050 0 4 _a306.52 $2 18
100 1 _aBroome, Jon
245 0 4 _aThe green self-build book
260 _aTotnes
_bGreen Books Ltd
_c2007
300 _a288p.
_bill.
_c26cm.
505 2 _aWhy 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
520 _aExamines 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.
590 _aKA
651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
_y
690 _aConstruction management
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