Self Sufficient Housing

Author : Vicente Guallart
Publisher : Actarbirkhauser
ISBN 13 : 9788496540439
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-sufficient Housing written by Vicente Guallart and published by Actarbirkhauser. This book was released on 2006 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a selection of the best entries from the 1st Advanced Architecture Contest presented by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. Created for students and professionals to inspire changes in how new buildings are designed and constructed, the program challenges participants to design a self-sufficient and ecologically-oriented dwelling

Author : Jon Broome
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1907448381
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Green Self-build Book written by Jon Broome and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home. Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, this book demonstrates that green is the way forward. Written by award-winning architect Jon Broome, The Green Self-Build Book provides an accessible overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques. Covering the essential elements of design and the self-build process, this practical book includes information on sustainable foundations, floor finishes and insulation. Jon also shares insights on how to build for comfort and health. Inspiring case studies of green building projects using earth, straw, steel and timber are also included. Packed with attractive colour photos throughout, this is an essential resource for anyone who is planning a self-build project or involved in housing.

Author : David Johnston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781600851438
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Toward a Zero Energy Home written by David Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of "Green from the Ground Up" explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses. With unequaled knowledge and a passion for the subject, the authors walk readers through the process of building and living in a truly green home.

Author : Lucas Cappelli
Publisher : Actar-D
ISBN 13 : 9788492861330
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self Sufficient City written by Lucas Cappelli and published by Actar-D. This book was released on 2010 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ING_08 Review quote

Author : Brenda Vale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500282878
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The New Autonomous House written by Brenda Vale and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I've seen many books on this subject, but none so well documented and honest."—Whole Earth

Author : Nicholas Hyde
Publisher : PublishDrive
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Preparing for Off-Grid Survival written by Nicholas Hyde and published by PublishDrive. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying an inexpensive piece of land and building a comfortable, sustainable off-grid home is becoming a popular new way to pursue the American dream. This is a project that can be tailored to every budget, and can incorporate as many (or as few) of the conveniences of modern technology as one desires. The security of knowing you have a fully provisioned, eco-friendly retreat powered by renewable energy sources will help you sleep better after watching the nightly news.

Author : Betsy Matheson
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
ISBN 13 : 1589235673
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner written by Betsy Matheson and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Step-by-step, how-to projects for home rain collection, solar panels, food storage, solar energy systems, eco-friendly improvements, bee keeping, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Sheri Koones
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1613125925
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prefabulous World written by Sheri Koones and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning look at how people around the world are using prefabrication to create energy-efficient, sustainable, and stylish homes. Prefabulous World is the fourth book in Sheri Konnes’s revolutionary Prefabulous series. Presenting an international look at sustainable home design, it explores a compelling range of design styles and cutting-edge green technologies. The rising cost of fuel and the growing commitment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction around the world. Showcasing many of the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build increasingly energy-efficient homes, Prefabulous World features fifty sophisticated examples of eco-friendly home design in Australia, New Zealand;Japan, Canada, the United States, England, Germany, South Africa, and beyond. “As we look into the future, it is clear the more and more intelligent materials and energies will be brought to hand as preassembled optimized components and systems, and they will be beautiful—just witness the homes we enjoy discovering in this lovely book.” —William McDonough, designer, advisor, thought leader, and co-author of Cradle to Cradle and The Upcycle

Author : Institut d'Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya
Publisher : Actar
ISBN 13 : 9788496954748
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-fab House written by Institut d'Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya and published by Actar. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than 100 entries for the 2nd Advanced Architecture Contest which was organized by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, 2007-2008.

Author : Amjad Almusaed
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839696478
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Housing written by Amjad Almusaed and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable housing is generally used to describe housing that is environmentally friendly and resource-efficient over the lifetime of the building. Homes are designed to have the least possible negative impact on the environment. This means energy efficiency, avoiding environmental toxins, and responsibly using materials and resources while having positive physical and psychological effects on inhabitants. This book presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable housing, starting from legislation and ending with the design and configuration of homes.