1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, plans ; 30 cm
Contents
Context -- Recognising retrofitting possibilities -- Free hot water -- Improving windows -- Using wasted sunshine -- Rationalising electricity consumption -- Mass and internal comfort -- Insulation and internal comfort -- Ventilation and internal comfort -- Rationalising water usage -- Making a useful landscape -- The Mawson results -- What if I live in a rented house? -- Who benefits and who pays -- Useful information
Summary
This is a practical and easy-to-follow guide for homeowners, builders and architects who are concerned about the effects of climate change and environmental degradation and want to do something about reversing the trend