The new ecological home : the complete guide to green building options
Title:
The new ecological home : the complete guide to green building options
Author:
Chiras, Daniel D.
ISBN:
9781931498166
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Publication Information:
White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub. Co., c2004.
Physical Description:
ix, 325 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series:
Chelsea green guides for homeowners.
Series Title:
Chelsea green guides for homeowners.
Contents:
Introduction: Creating sustainable shelter. -- pt. 1: Setting the framework, Green building and beyond : where do you begin? ; Site matters : site selection and protection. -- pt. 2: Green building and remodeling. The healthy house ; Green building materials ; Wood-wise construction ; Energy-efficient design and construction ; Accessibility, ergonomics, and adaptability ; Using concrete and steel to build green ; Natural building ; Earth-sheltered architecture. -- pt. 3: Sustainable systems. Passive solar heating ; Passive cooling ; Green power : electricity from the sun and wind ; Water and waste : sustainable approaches. -- pt. 4: Environmental landscaping.
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