In 1975 the Vales published The Autonomous House, a manifesto of ideas for building homes which do not pollute the earth or squander energy. Full of valuable statistics, detailed design information and environmental data. In this newly revised and expanded edition of his book The Independent home, Potts again profiles the solar homesteaders whose experiments and innovations have opened the possibility of solar living for tens of thousands of others. Potts provides clear and highly entertaining explanations of how various renewable energy systems work, and why they make more sense than ever, today. He is a brilliant guide to the stages of planning and design faced by everyone who seeks to create a home that reconciles the personal and global dimensions of ecology.
Independent homes are homes with integrity and personality.
This wonderful classic sets a new style for living and a new standard of design for health and ecological well-being. It shows how we can design homes for health, peace and ecological harmony. Beautifully photos in colour throughout with examples from all over the world. This accessible book, using full colour photos and plans throughout, will help you design and make your building as ecologically friendly as possible. Topics include design, construction as well as a useful green guide to materials.