Ecohouse is an exciting and timely text that tells you how to design low energy; environmentally friendly buildings today. It also provides the foundations for building design in a warming world; and stepping stones towards the zero-carbon emission buildings of tomorrow.Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts; structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case-study Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy efficient design or eco design.This guide to the ecohouse also explores 21 case-studies from around the world; from Norway and Sweden to India and Japan; Argentina and Mexico. Chapters by Christopher Day; Katerine Bohn and Andre Viljoen on ecological building materials and methods and a contribution by Robert and Brenda Vale - all experts in this fieldEcohouse has a regularly updated companion web site providing further information on all issues relating to Ecohouse and eco design. Log on to www.bh.com/companions/ecohouse for a direct link. * Learn about the key issues of form and construction in Eco house design * Gain an understanding of building materials and their energy and environmental impacts - now essential for both student and practitioner* Theory is shown in practice with 21 case-studies from around the world
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Living in HurleyBy Barb FauroteI lived in Hurley for part of my life. Great times with horseback riding through the cornfields. I bought this book for my Brother but I also glanced through it. Some of the names were spelled wrong but otherwise a great book.
