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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 a self-build project, and also for housing professionals, students and teachers.
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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 Institute of Housing. He lives in London, where he runs his own consultancy specializing in sustainable construction.
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67 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My partner and I were inspired to build our own house by the previous version of this book and now we are in this one so I think it's reasonable to call it inspiring.
This is a book with substance and great coffee table pictures as well. A good mix of technical advice and the stories of self builders written by a self builder and very experienced green Architect.
This is a book with substance and great coffee table pictures as well. A good mix of technical advice and the stories of self builders written by a self builder and very experienced green Architect.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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I am thinking of a self build. This book gives the basics and covers a lot of ground from initial design right through to finishing. It looks at green issues from insulation to recycling. It is not the only book you will need as this subject could not possibly fit into one book, but it helps you decide what areas you want to look into further yourself and what areas you will ask for help from experts on. Lots of photos (some a little dated) and info for UK self builders.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I have not finished reading this yet. But I have read a couple of chapters and had a good flick through.
This book is the the kind of book that i have been looking for for ages but did not know it. I am an architecture student and I have been interested in Deep-green construction since the start of my course. I imagine I will be using this book for the rest of my career.
This book is the the kind of book that i have been looking for for ages but did not know it. I am an architecture student and I have been interested in Deep-green construction since the start of my course. I imagine I will be using this book for the rest of my career.
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not 5 stars
Out of date and mostly just an account of the author's not very eco, eco-home built in the 70s. Quite a nice summary of more current projects around the UK
Published 6 months ago by dan
Still green on "The Green Self-Build Book"
I brought this book as a present for my father,as he is very keep on the idea of possibly making it his last project before finally hanging up his tools...yeah,right!.. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by WalterJ
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