Green Self-build Book

How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-home

AvJon Broome

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Del 2 i serien Sustainable Building

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Beskrivning

Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the selfbuild process. In The Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques, and presents this information in a way that is relevant to non-professionals. The book includes case studies of green building techniques such as earth & straw bale buildings.The Green Self-Build Book gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green self-build process. It is intended for anyone who is planning a self-build project, and also for housing professionals, students and teachers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-07-06
Mått:205 x 255 x 20 mm
Vikt:1 007 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Sustainable Building
Antal sidor:288
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781903998731

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Mer om författaren

Jon Broome is an architect, who has self-built two houses. He was for many years Director of Architype, a London-based architectural practice working on housing, education, health and community buildings with specialist expertise in low energy design, timber-frame construction and sustainable building. He is co-author of The Self-Build Book and contributor to Housing & the Environment, published by the Chartered Institute of Housing. He lives in London, where he runs his own consultancy specializing in sustainable construction.

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For an eco-friendly loft extension or the greenest insulation money can buy, this is just the ticket.

Innehållsförteckning

Why build green?Who else has built green?Low Environmental ImpactOzone Depletion PotentialRe-Use and RecyclabilityHealthProcurementCommunity involvementEnergy standards and strategyLow energy designWaterHow to design & specify greenGreen housingUseful links, references and contacts