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As the costs for energy and building materials soar, sustainable homes are moving into the mainstream. What makes a sustainable house a sustainable home? New Sustainable Homes will address that question by presenting a wide range of projects where the architect and client have made a conscientious effort to incorporate sustainability into the design of the home and construction materials used in its execution. The result is a home that is less toxic to live in, is cheaper to operate, and often gives back to the environment rather than taking away. Also, and this is the most important consideration for many, it is a great looking, highly livable home that not only retains its value but has been shown to increase in value more quickly than more conventionally conceived houses because of cheaper operating expenses. These designers and their clients are not on the fringe. New Sustainable Homes will show readers will learn about the many materials and techniques that make up today's sustainable house, including: 1) the use of pervious concrete on driveways that allows water to seep through to the water table below. 2) using bio-fiber panels in lieu of plywood for interior finishing. 3) using organic, green roofs that improve insulation, absorb sound and manage storm-water runoff. 4) solar water heating systems. 5) use of high thermal performance windows. 6) photovoltaic electrical systems. Homes from around the country including California, Texas, Vermont, Michigan and Florida as well as internationally (particularly Australia where there is a particularly strong interest in sustainable housing) will be presented in the book by such nationally and internationally recognized architects as Pugh+Scarpa Architecture, E. Cobb Architects, James Grose, and Steven Erlich. The houses shown in this volume represent design equal to or superior to most conventional houses and reveal how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Not much technical information/resources
19 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
I purchased this book in hopes of finding some solid examples/information on sustainable/green systems for residential projects. With the exception of a couple of projects, the sustainable qualities of these homes are somewhat questionable. Do not expect much technical information.
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Environment-Friendly Building
21 Jan 2007
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book for people who want to build unique, beautiful homes and, at the same time, avoid wasting or damaging our natural resources. It showcases ten different homes (inside and outside) in ten U.S. locations and is beautifully illustrated. It explains how each craftsman used only environment-friendly products.
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