The new ecological home
Subtitle: the complete guide to green building options
By: Daniel D. Chiras.
Series: Chelsea green guides for homeowners
Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub. Co.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: White River Junction, Vt
Language: eng
Number of pages: 325
Subjects: Ecological houses; Architecture and society; Green products; Dwellings -- Energy conservation
Description: 'The New Ecological Home' provides an overview of green building techniques, products and technologies that are either currently available or will be in the near future, as well as current, practical information for home buyers, owner-builders, and anyone interested in building for a sustainable future.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-282) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Creating sustainable shelter.; title: Pt. 1: Setting the framework, Green building and beyond : where do you begin? ; Site matters : site selection and protection.; title: Pt. 2: Green building and remodeling. The healthy house ; Green building materials ; Wood-wise construction ; Energy-efficient design and construction ; Accessibility, ergonomics, and adaptability ; Using concrete and steel to build green ; Natural building ; Earth-sheltered architecture.; title: Pt. 3: Sustainable systems. Passive solar heating ; Passive cooling ; Green power : electricity from the sun and wind ; Water and waste : sustainable approaches.; title: Pt. 4: Environmental landscaping.