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Green homes / Sergi Costa Duran ; introduction by Lance Hosey.

By:

Costa Duran, Sergi

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New York, N.Y. : Collins Design, 2007Distributor: [Enfield : Publishers Group UK Description: 191 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0061348260
9780061348266

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

728.047 22

LOC classification:

TH4860 .C63 2007

Contents:

Dwelling in El Escorial -- The Dwight way -- Brunsell-Sharpes House remodel -- Les-Gwen McDonald House -- Cape Schanck House -- Self-sustained modules -- Glidehouse -- Domespace -- K & S House -- The Solaire -- Seatrain House -- Between alder and oak -- Loblolly House -- Walla Womba Guesthouse -- Z6 House -- F10 House -- House W -- Leblanc House -- Eastern Sierra residence -- Ehrlich residence -- Lliri Blau residential complex -- on-site : greener homes -- Zero Carbon House -- R4 House.

Review: "Green Homes presents the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and design. Filled cover to cover with full-color photographs, architectural plans, and detailed drawings, this book features more than 20 projects, which explore various aspects of green design, from its ecological and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: How much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it breaks down over time. Specific topics covered include climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. With a wealth of eco-friendly projects, Green Homes reveals how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years."--BOOK JACKET.

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"Green Homes presents the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and design. Filled cover to cover with full-color photographs, architectural plans, and detailed drawings, this book features more than 20 projects, which explore various aspects of green design, from its ecological and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: How much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it breaks down over time. Specific topics covered include climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. With a wealth of eco-friendly projects, Green Homes reveals how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years."--BOOK JACKET.

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