Making Better Buildings : a Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for Homeowners and Contractors.

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Sustainable building from the ground up the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Feigin, Jen
Other Authors: Magwood, Chris
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Gabriola Island : New Society Publishers, 2013.
Subjects:
Sustainable construction.
Sustainable buildings > Design and construction.
Construction durable.
Sustainable buildings > Design and construction
Sustainable construction
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Praise
  • Title Page
  • Rights Page
  • Books for Wiser Living
  • Contents
  • Thanks
  • Author's note
  • Foreword
  • Introduction: Thinking about sustainable building
  • How this book works
  • Chapter 1: Foundations
  • Chapter 2: Walls
  • Chapter 3: Floor and roof structure
  • Chapter 4: Sheathing and cladding materials
  • Chapter 5: Roof sheathing
  • Chapter 6: Flooring
  • Chapter 7: Surface finishing materials
  • Chapter 8: Windows
  • Mechanical systems
  • Chapter 9: Water systems
  • Chapter 10: Wastewater systems
  • Chapter 11: Heating and cooling systems
  • Chapter 12: Electrical generation
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Index
  • About the author
  • A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading
  • Untitled.

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