New Eco Homes

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Synopsis
Discover the latest in eco-friendly home architecture and design.New Eco Homes features twenty-two sustainable homes from around the globe that showcase the newest innovations in environmentally minded home design.

Inside you'll find the latest design strategies such as various ways to use natural light and ventilation to reduce energy consumption, new methods to integrate home construction into the surrounding landscape, and the numerous recycled and green construction materials that are available today. Specific topics covered include climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. Accompanying each project is a series of colorful photographs, floor plans, and detailed drawings that illustrate sustainable features.This book demonstrates the wide array of ecological and environmental construction solutions that are being applied around the world as a reflection of the growing concern for the environment and energy savings in home building. Whether you're an architect, a designer, or a homeowner looking for new ways to update your home to make it more eco-friendly, this inspiring book is the perfect resource for creating a welcoming and sustainable home.

Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
192 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780062395191
Related ISBNs:
9780062395184
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
LOFT Publications
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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