Description |
288 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
Contents |
1. Why self-build, and why build green? -- 2. Who has successfully built a green self-build house? -- Jon builds his second house, using timber poles in South London -- integrated sustainable development in Hockerton: earth-sheltered with passive solar heating -- group of tenants build in the inner city (Islington), using post and beam timber-frame -- three-bedroom eco house for [pound]30,000 in Basildon using timber panel construction -- Super economic super insulation in Herefordshire, using straw bales -- Modern self-built house set in a West London conservation area (Ealing), using steel framing -- architect uses hemp to build an extension in Bury St Edmunds: minimum environmental impact building -- self-builder develops a specialism in earth building: a Devon cob house -- 3. Designing a good house -- 4. How can you encourage others to think green? -- 5. Environmental issues and the site -- 6. Building for longevity -- 7. Reducing energy in use -- 8. Reducing environmental impacts -- 9. Reducing harmful impacts on health -- 10. Reducing waste -- 11. Reducing water consumption -- 12. Environmentally preferred forms of construction -- 13. Designing a sustainable garden -- 14. Why we should build green for the future -- 15. How to specify green -- 16. Useful links, references and contacts |
Summary |
Includes case studies of green building techniques. Provides an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques. 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 |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Building materials -- Environmental aspects.
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Ecological houses -- Designs and plans.
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Ecological houses -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manuals.
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Ecological houses -- Design and construction.
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House construction.
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.
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Genre/Form |
Architectural drawings.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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ISBN |
1903998735 (paperback) |
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9781903998731 (paperback) |
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