Green house
Subtitle: the story of a healthy, energy-efficient home
By: by Deborah Carnes Christie
Publisher: The Author
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Durham, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780615318912
Subjects: Dwellings; Energy conservation; Ecological houses; Buildings, structures; Buildings; Environmental aspects
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Influences; title: 2. Buying land; title: 3. When and how to build; title: 4. The architectural concept, functional goals; title: 5. Design process and sourcing; title: 6. HVAC; title: 7. Plumbing; title: 8. Exterior shell; title: 9. Wiring/emergency systems; title: 10. Lighting; title: 11. Kitchen design; title: 12. Other built-ins; title: 13. Interior paints/sealants : AFM Safecoat®; title: 14. Wine room; title: 15. The construction contract; title: 16. Construction; title: 17. Moving and adjusting to the new home : how has it worked?; title: Appendix 1. Principal reference manuals ; Appendix 2. Principal consultants ; Appendix 3. Materials/equipment suppliers/subcontractors.