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Product Identifiers
Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10
0865718504
ISBN-13
9780865718500
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229407425
Product Key Features
Book Title
Essential Sustainable Home Design : a Complete Guide to Goals, Options, and the Design Process
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Design & Construction, Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Sustainability & Green Design, Furniture, Decorative Arts
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Architecture, House & Home
Book Series
Sustainable Building Essentials Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
14.7 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-434582
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
5
Dewey Decimal
690/.8047
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1: Developing a New Approach Chapter 2: Decision-Making Chapter 3: Defining Goals and Criteria Chapter 4: Rating Systems and Product Guides Chapter 5: Criteria Matrix Chapter 6: Building Science Basics Chapter 7: The Design Game Chapter 8: Creating a Design/Build Team Chapter 9: The Regulatory System Section 2: Materials and Systems Chapter 10: Structural Materials Structural Materials: Foundations Structural Materials: Walls Structural Wall Systems Wall Insulation Wall Cladding Roofing Flooring Surface finishes Chapter 11: Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems: Water Mechanical Systems: Wastewater Mechanical Systems: Electrical Generation Mechanical Systems: HVAC Chapter 12: Conclusion Endnotes Resources for Further Research Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher
Synopsis
Design your own sustainable home Many people dream of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home. Essential Sustainable Home Design walks potential homebuilders through the process starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision that will guide the house to completion. Coverage includes: How to clarify your ideas and create a practical pathway to achieving your dream A criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions Creating a strong, integrated design team and working with professionals and code officials to keep the project on track from start to finish. Key building science concepts that make for a high-performance, durable building Primer on building logistics, material sourcing, and protocols to ensure that the initial vision for the project comes to fruition. One-page summaries and ratings of popular sustainable building materials and system options. Ideal for owner-builders and sustainable building contractors working with clients aiming to design and build a sustainable home. Chris Magwood has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. He is co-founder and director the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building and Living and co-editor of the Sustainable Building Essentials series. Chris is the author of Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction, Essential Hempcrete Construction, Straw Bale Details, More Straw Bale Building , and Making Better Buildings ., Design your own sustainable home Many people dream of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home. Essential Sustainable Home Design walks potential homebuilders through the process starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision that will guide the house to completion. Coverage includes: * How to clarify your ideas and create a practical pathway to achieving your dream * A criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions * Creating a strong, integrated design team and working with professionals and code officials to keep the project on track from start to finish. * Key building science concepts that make for a high-performance, durable building * Primer on building logistics, material sourcing, and protocols to ensure that the initial vision for the project comes to fruition. * One-page summaries and ratings of popular sustainable building materials and system options. Ideal for owner-builders and sustainable building contractors working with clients aiming to design and build a sustainable home. Chris Magwood has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. He is co-founder and director the Endeavour Centre for Innovative Building and Living and co-editor of the Sustainable Building Essentials series. Chris is the author of Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction, Essential Hempcrete Construction, Straw Bale Details, More Straw Bale Building , and Making Better Buildings .
LC Classification Number
TH4860.M27 2017
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