Sustainable Building – serie
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6 produkter
Passivhaus Handbook
A practical guide to constructing and retrofitting buildings for ultra-low energy performance
Av Janet Cotterell, Adam Dadeby
Häftad, 2012
562 kr
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'As we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace. This is a no-nonsense and engaging introduction on how to do it.' KEVIN MCCLOUD-The Passivhaus Handbook is an essential guide for anyone …
Building with Straw Bales
A practical manual for self-builders and architects
Häftad, 2015
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
328 kr
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An updated, fully revised, full-colour edition of the definitive manual on building with straw bales, described by Grand Designs as an 'essential guide'. Straw-bale buildings are cost-effective, easy to build and highly energy efficient, enabling you to design and build beautiful, environmentally …
Clay and lime renders, plasters and paints
A how-to guide to using natural finishes
Häftad, 2015
409 kr
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An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes.With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical benefits of using natural renders and …
Eco-Home Design Guide
Principles and practice for new-build and retrofit
Häftad, 2015
409 kr
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The key principles of designing a pleasant, comfortable and healthy eco-home, with a foreword written by HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III. Designing an eco-home is much more about working with your house's location and situation than relying on intrusive technology and hi-tech …
Building with Cob
A Step-by-step Guide
Häftad, 2006
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
409 kr
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The ancient method of cob building uses a simple mixture of clay sub-soil, aggregate, straw and water to create solid structural walls built without shuttering or forms, onto a stone plinth. It is now undergoing a renaissance as an 'eco-friendly' building material because of its amazing 'green' …
Green Self-build Book
How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-home
Av Jon Broome
Häftad, 2007
398 kr
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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 …
