The Whole House Book: Ecological Building Design and Materials: No. 19 (New Futures)

by Cindy Harris (Author), Cindy Harris (Author), Pat Borer (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.81

  A full-colour, green building encyclopaedia for professionals or self-builders, this book's holistic approach to design combines social, economic and environmental objectives with an evaluation of buildings' local and global impact. Chapters range from creating a healthy house with good air quality, to designing a home with minimum reliance on fossil fuels. Case studies highlight sustainable materials, solar roofs, ecological building in North America and France - and more! Note that this book originates from Europe and may contain measurement units, etc. not commonly used in the US.

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  Paperback
  2008

  $4.19