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A comprehensive resource on ecological health in the home and how to achieve it. Called the "new architecture for the new world," sustainable building is firmly established as an important influence on residential design. Eco House is a complete guide to the structural features and interior and exterior elements that make a house healthy for its residents and for Earth. From solar roofs to sinks that flush the toilet by recycling their gray water, there are any number of options, expensive and inexpensive, that can turn a home into an "eco-house." The book covers all of the essentials of sound bioclimatic design: Structures that works with sun and wind directions Optimum ventilation and heat recovery Green roof insulation and cooling Solar heating Geothermal heating and cooling Radiant heating Pellet-fuel heating and ventilation Photoelectric power Turbine wind power Rainwater-cistern and gray-water plumbing This practical reference also takes readers on a room-by-room tour of hundreds of eco-friendly lifestyle options, including how to clean with chemical-free products. Home owners can make one change or plan an entire refit to take their house off the grid -- nothing is too little. In addition to the well-known measures, such as straw bales and solar panels, Eco House describes the many newer options available, providing photographs and illustrations as well as a directory of manufacturers. These include thermal and acoustic bricks, living walls, vegetable-fiber insulation and solar-sourced indoor lighting. This is a fascinating volume packed with descriptive photographs and the most current expert information. Builders, contractors, designers and home owners will find it inspiring and practical.

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Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554077826
ISBN-13
9781554077823
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84250374

Product Key Features

Book Title
ECO House : Practical Ideas Fora Greener, Healthier Dwelling
Author
Sergi Costa Duran
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Buildings / Residential, Environmental / General, Remodeling & Renovation, Sustainability & Green Design, Methods & Materials
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Technology & Engineering, House & Home, Architecture
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7.5in
Item Weight
20.5 Oz

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Anyone who's contemplating building a new home, or trying to reduce the impact of their current one should read this book., While Not a Definitive Tome on All Things Green, this ISA Great Starting Point to The Natural Life., As an increase in environmental awareness creates a surplus of green--and "green"--products, confusion persists, particularly about ecologically friendly homes. Luckily, Duran's focus covers both big rooms and small details, so those looking for a tiny shift, and those who want a total home makeover (even homeowners in the actual building process) will benefit from this handsome guide. The gamut is wide: composting, tile coatings, solar cookers, climate control, even building materials like adobe, brick, wood, stone, and beyond. There's even info on how to clean using as few chemicals as possible. What's so enlightening about the book is that it combats "greenwashing" and marketing spin by presenting the complexities of the materials; none are all-good or all-bad ("If you use bamboo...make sure that it comes from forests with controlled felling and replanting processes")... While not a definitive tome on all things green, this is a great starting point to the natural life., The number of ways to green your home grows every year, but Sergi Costi Duran's new book gives you a firm grounding in timeless eco-friendly renovation and building concepts. The environmental preservationist has put together his ideas in Eco House: Practical Ideas for A Greener, Healthier Dwelling. The book is packed with colour illustrations and photographs to help non-architects understand how to put Duran's ideas to use., [Eco House] gives you a firm grounding in timeless eco-friendly renovation and building concepts.... packed with colour illustrations and photographs., Sergi Costa Duran writes a book that is both eco-friendly and easy to read for the novice fan of environmentally-friendly building design. The book tackles how to design an eco-friendly house and then itemizes all the attendant considerations, such as the pros and cons of various building materials. For those who want to convert their homes into eco-friendly homes, he addresses those issues in the second half of the book. Readers are taken around the world and shown the best ideas for low-carbon impact ideas. The creativity of homeowners and architects is stunning.... Costa Duran's descriptive writing is a pleasure to read. He likens the outside of a building to a "third skin" and tells readers that the home's health depends on the quality of this skin. Instructive diagrams and compelling photos round out the explanations in helping readers understand complex systems in layman terms... Anyone who's contemplating building a new home, or trying to reduce the impact of their current one should read this book., If you ever wondered if green could be stylish, pick up Eco House by Sergi Costa Duran. If it wasn't so practical in regards to bioclimate designs, its beautiful architectural photography could easily be enjoyed as a coffee table book.
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
728/.047
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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