viii, 413 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
regular print
Contents
Introduction to Ecohouse 1 : a design guide (First Edition) -- Introduction to Ecohouse 2 : a design guide (Second Edition) -- 1. The form of the house : the building as an anology -- 2. The environmental impact of building materials -- 3. Pushing the building envelope -- 4. Building-in soul -- 5. Ventilation -- 6. Health and happiness in the home -- 7. Passive solar design -- 8. Photovoltaics -- 9. Solar hot water systems -- 10. Using water wisely -- Case study : towards the new vernacular -- Tools for understanding the case studies : the ecological footprint of households ; the Nicol Graph ; Case studies -- Glossary -- References -- Conversion factors -- Index
Summary
This second edition of the Ecohouse design guide outlines the ley issues, strategies and design solutions for designers and self-builders who want to build low energy, low impact homes. Twenty four case studies from around the world show how Ecohouse principles can be applied in different climates and cultures
Notes
First published 2001 as: Ecohouse : a design guide
