Description |
xi, 211 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates, : illustrations (some colour ) ; 28 cm. |
Series |
Sustainable building essentials.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
"Essential Sustainable Home Design walks homebuilders through designing an environmentally friendly home, starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision. Covering what makes a building green, a criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions, assembling a professional team, working with code officials, and choosing sustainable materials to keep the project goals on track from start to finish."-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Ecological houses -- Design and construction.
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Sustainable design.
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Dwellings -- Environmental engineering.
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ISBN |
9780865718500 (paperback) |
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0865718504 |
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