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High Performance Homes TRUBIANO
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 39.95Both professionals and students are increasingly committed to achieving high-performance metrics in the design, construction and operation of residential buildings. This book responds to this demand by offering a comprehensive guide which features: architectural innovations in building skin technologies which make lighter more transparent... more...
Smart and sustainable built environments
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007; US$ 199.00Sustainable development is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon ? the remit of which encompasses a wide range of professions and societal interest groups. This collection of papers from the CIB Task Group 55 (smart and sustainable built environments) presents key findings to date on a wide range of current research and practice in this emerging field... more...
Ecohouse
Taylor & Francis 2012; US$ 103.95Now in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. As the need to slow climate change becomes increasingly urgent, growing numbers of people are looking to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings by... more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Building and Remodeling
DK Publishing 2009; US$ 19.95It's easy building green! This guide helps environmentally conscious people make real-world decisions about building or remodeling a home. Readers will find information on how to save money by going green when building or remodeling, how to find the right green integrated system design, how to choose heating and cooling equipment, and how to save... more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home
DK Publishing 2009; US$ 19.95An essential how-to on powering your home with sun, wind, water, and more. For readers wanting to save money-and the planet-by using alternative energy, this book provides everything they need to know. The five basic sources are fully covered: sun, wind, water, earth, and bio. The benefits, what is needed, and whether it will work for a particular... more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition
DK Publishing 2010; US$ 19.95All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems. Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014.... more...
Energy Performance of Residential Buildings
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 150.00Energy Rating is a crucial consideration in modern building design, affirmed by the new EC Directive on the energy performance of buildings. Energy represents a high percentage of the running costs of a building, and has a significant impact on the comfort of the occupants. This book represents detailed information on energy rating of residential buildings,... more...
Creating Cohousing
New Society Publishers 2011; US$ 32.95The cohousing ?bible? by the US originators of the concept. more...
Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process
Wiley 2011; US$ 85.00Proven Strategies for Getting a Project LEED® Certified Here is the ideal guide for architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, facility managers, and building owners for understanding the project certification process for the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED?) for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED... more...
Housing Reclaimed
New Society Publishers 2011; US$ 24.95How to build community, reduce waste and create affordable, unique homes more...









