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Author
Publisher
HarperDesign
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
503 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Features the latest innovations in environmentally friendly home design. From heating and cooling solutions to wind energy systems, solar paneling, thermal glazing, and even Trombe walls, the ideas featured inside are complemented by photographs and architectural plans of gorgeous, sustainable houses around the world."--from cover, page [2].
Author
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
x, 261 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes how to give residential buildings a Deep Energy Retrofit, a whole-home makeover that will make any home cleaner, greener, more comfortable, and healthier.
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
267 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this fascinating collection of postings from his popular "Musings of an Energy Nerd" blog, Green Building Advisor's Martin Holladay cuts through the hype and myths about energy efficiency, sustainability, and green building to present the very best ways to make your home more energy efficient.... The book begins with an overview of energy priorities, and a discussion of what we mean by terms like green and sustainable. Martin presents several...
Author
Publisher
Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
xiv, 430 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm + 1 videodisc (DVD ; 4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
"Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning and constructio. The Natural Building Companion--provides the tools necessary to understand basic principles of building science, including structural...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
©2014.
Physical Desc
300 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This book presents an international look at sustainable home design, it explores a compelling range of design styles and cutting-edge green technologies. The rising cost of fuel and the growing commitment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction around the world. Showcasing many of the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build incredibly energy-efficient homes, Prefabulous World features...
Author
Publisher
Island Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
xvi, 157 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From the Publisher: Is it possible for a group of the world's most respected environmental scientists to truly practice what they preach? Can their expertise in climate change help them in transforming an old house and its nine acres into their new office building and campus-a building that is as energy efficient as possible, uses local materials, and generates all of the energy it consumes? In this candid, charming, and informative book, the director...
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 DVD (162 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Language
English
Description
Ted Owens takes you step-by-step through the construction of his New Mexico home built from straw bale, adobe, and other locally acquired resources. Without compromising comfort or style, this solar-powered home is completely off-grid and self-sustaining. Includes green home building tips, tips for how to build rainwater cisterns and earth plasters, plus a booklet with technical specs and floor plans.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the tatest trends in eco-friendly building practices and products, or improve the quality of your life with a green remodeling project.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
240 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid explores the many ways of using prefabrication to build beautiful homes that are not only environmentally friendly, but also incredibly energy efficient. Profiling more than thirty of the most energy-efficient homes in the United States, this user-friendly guide reveals how homebuilders can achieve similar results - whether they want to earn and advanced green certification or just incorporate a few energy-saving...
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