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The Eco-house Manual: How to Carry Out Environmentally Friendly Improvements to Your Home (Hardcover)

by Nigel Griffiths (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 168 pages
  • Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; First Edition edition (19 Jul 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844254054
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844254057
  • Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 20.6 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 69,969 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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This manual covers every aspect of domestic renovation from heating and electrical systems through to building materials and outdoor space. Whether you want to work out the payback period on a wind turbine or find out about the most eco-friendly floor covering, all information is presented in a clear and practical format with colour photography throughout. With up-do-date information about emerging renewable sources of power, along with step-by-step projects for the home and garden, this will be an invaluable resource for all home owners.

About the Author
Nigel Griffiths MA ran his own building business for 15 years, specialising in conservation and green building, and has recently project-managed a development of 12 new eco-homes in Somerset. Nowadays he is a building consultant, a visiting university lecturer on sustainability, and an eco-homes assessor for the Building Research Establishment.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Nice colour pictures but no details, 2 Nov 2007
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Haynes have a reputation for comprehensive and reliable technical guides, but this book just doesn't have the content. It's a quick trot through various aspects of eco-houses, with lots of colour pics, but the advice isn't detailed enough to enable sensible decision-making (e.g. on the complex subject of boilers and heating systems), and the how-to instructions are very scanty. I didn't find anything here that isn't in more detail on the Web or my standard DIY tomes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Eco-House Manual, 18 Nov 2007
This intelligently written manual encompasses all aspects of living under the threat of global warming. Subjects range from the principles of eco-renovation, choosing construction materials, ways of reducing heat loss, conservation of water, eco-friendly gardening and much more. Every topic is covered in detail and supported with actual photographs. Where web sites are deemed useful reference is made to them. Definitely a "must have" for our era.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Energy Assessor, 15 May 2009
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Im training to be an energy assessor this book is very informative some of the information has come directly from Energy performance guidelines but is a lot easier to follow.
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This clearly written and well illustrated book contains a mine of practical information on 'green' home improvements. Read more
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I really enjoyed this book. I'm not at all technically minded but I thought it was very clear, down to earth and easy to follow. Read more
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