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The new ecological home

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Language
English
Pages
325

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The new ecological home: the complete guide to green building options
2004, Chelsea Green Pub. Co.
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Table of 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.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-282) and index.

Published in
White River Junction, Vt
Series
Chelsea green guides for homeowners

Classifications

Library of Congress
TH4860 .C45 2004, TH4860 .C45 2004, TH4860

The Physical Object

Pagination
ix, 325 p. :
Number of pages
325

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL18249309M
Internet Archive
newecologicalhom00chir
ISBN 10
1931498164
LCCN
2004000103
OCLC/WorldCat
54350452
Library Thing
1205305
Goodreads
95134

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