The Whole House Book: Ecological Building Design and Materials

by Cindy Harris (Author), PatBorer (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.25

  This is the definitive guide to sustainable building techniques - a complete reference tool for architects, builders and self-builders. The book shows you how to choose the right materials for the right design and includes over 500 full colour illustrations and a wide range of international case studies.

• Used

  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.