02203nam a2200313Ia 4500 pucpr 20220411212504.0 051412s2008 enka b 001 0 eng 9781858944302 1858944309 pucpr eng pucpr pucpr rda CARIBET NA7117.5 S77 2008 728.37047 22 Strongman, Cathy. 281159 The sustainable home : the essential guide to eco building, renovation and decoration. / Cathy Strongman. txt London : Merrell , 2010. 207 p. ill. ;col. ;plans ; 25 cm. book rdacontent text txt rdamedia unmediaded n rdacarrier volume nc Include index Include bibliography Introduction -- Materials and techniques -- Construction materials -- Renewable energy -- Floor surfaces -- Wall coverings -- Fabric -- Furniture -- Lighting -- Appliances -- Heating -- Bathrooms -- Kitchens -- 30 sustainable homes -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Pictures credits -- Index -- Acknowledgments -- "Sustainable architecture is gaining in popularity as people develop an ever-greater commitment to preserving the Earth's resources. This practical new guide contains an illustrated reference section covering all aspects of sustainable building and decoration, from insulation to solar panels and from light bulbs to kitchen countertops. Thirty case studies, featuring sustainably built homes from around the world, from an ambassador's official residence to a rooftop extension, offer inspiration. The informative text takes a balanced and realistic view of the techniques employed and explains the decisions made in the construction of each building. Generously illustrated with photographs and plans,The Sustainable Home will appeal as much to anyone designing an entirely new eco house as to those seeking to spruce up or extend their own home."--BOOK JACKET. Sustainable architecture 176114 Architecture Domestic Environmental aspects. 54087 Local lcc 6 NA7117.5 General S77 2008 226894 226894 0 0 lcc 0 0 beal 4 4 33 2012-03-27 amazon 13.98 494376 0 General NA7117.5 S77 2008 91000000024844 2016-05-27 00:00:00 1 23.98 2012-03-27 6