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The Green Self-build Book
Jon Broome
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Description for The Green Self-build Book
Paperback. A highly illustrated, practical handbook on eco-friendly self-building Series: Sustainable Building. Num Pages: 288 pages, over 100 colour photos and 50 line drawings. BIC Classification: RNC; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 358 x 253 x 117. Weight in Grams: 1004.
Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the selfbuild process. In The Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques, and presents this information in a way that is relevant to non-professionals. The book includes case studies of green building techniques such as earth & straw bale buildings.
The Green Self-Build Book gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green self-build process. It is intended for anyone who is planning ... Read more
Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the selfbuild process. In The Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques, and presents this information in a way that is relevant to non-professionals. The book includes case studies of green building techniques such as earth & straw bale buildings.
The Green Self-Build Book gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green self-build process. It is intended for anyone who is planning ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Green Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Sustainable Building
Condition
New
Weight
999g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781903998731
SKU
V9781903998731
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jon Broome
Jon Broome is an architect, who has self-built two houses. He was for many years Director of Architype, a London-based architectural practice working on housing, education, health and community buildings with specialist expertise in low energy design, timber-frame construction and sustainable building. He is co-author of The Self-Build Book and contributor to Housing & the Environment, published by the Chartered ... Read more
Reviews for The Green Self-build Book
For an eco-friendly loft extension or the greenest insulation money can buy, this is just the ticket.
Dominic Murphy
The Guardian
Dominic Murphy
The Guardian