Ecohouse : a design guide /

Roaf, Susan.

Ecohouse : a design guide / Sue Roaf with Manuel Fuentes and Stephanie Thomas-Rees. - 4th ed. - London : Routledge, 2013. - xxxvi, 494 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realisation of her ideals. By using her own house as a case study, Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design or 'eco-design'. Now in its fourth 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. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best 'green' solutions. Revised and updated, this edition also includes new case studies inspiring readers with more real-life examples of how to make an ecohouse work.

9780415526777 £31.99

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Architecture, Domestic--Environmental aspects
Ecological houses--Design and construction
Architecture and energy conservation.
Architecture and Planning.
Architecture: residential buildings, domestic buildings
Environmentally-friendly ('green') architecture & design