The Green Self-Build Book : How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-Home

Broome, Jon

ISBN 10: 1903998735 / ISBN 13: 9781903998731

Published by Green Books, Totnes, Devon, UK, 2007

About this Item

288pp. Pictorial col. photographic covers, col. plts., text ills., diags., drawings, plans, tables, index. Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, you need to know the essential elements of the self-build process. In The Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction, presenting them in a way that is useful for all self-builders, whatever their level of expertise. This book also includes; case studies of green building techniques; environmental construction; how to specify green products; how to reduce harmful impact on health; how to encourage others to 'think green'. Size: Small Quarto.

Seller Inventory # 000437

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Green Self-Build Book : How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-Home
• Publisher: Green Books, Totnes, Devon, UK
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903998735
• ISBN 13: 9781903998731
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home.

Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, this book demonstrates that green is the way forward. Written by award-winning architect Jon Broome, The Green Self-Build Book provides an accessible overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques.

Covering the essential elements of design and the self-build process, this practical book includes information on sustainable foundations, floor finishes and insulation. Jon also shares insights on how to build for comfort and health. Inspiring case studies of green building projects using earth, straw, steel and timber are also included.

Packed with attractive colour photos throughout, this is an essential resource for anyone who is planning a self-build project or involved in housing.

About the Author

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 specialising in sustainable construction.