The New Autonomous House: Design and Planning for Sustainability
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Book Overview
The New Autonomous House records their building of a house on the principles of sustainable resources in the small town of Southwell in the British Midlands. As specialists in green architecture, the Vales sought to create an environmentally friendly four-bedroom house that was neither exotic in appearance nor difficult to maintain. They document the philosophy, design, and construction of a building that can produce power from the sun and obtain...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0500341761
ISBN13:9780500341766
Release Date:May 2000
Publisher:Thames & Hudson
Length:256 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.9" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
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Pleasant Surprise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
As a designer, I am always a little skeptical of books like this,but this one is great. It is not so "pie in the sky" that you couldn't afford to build the way they recommend. It is very practical for a homeowner and designer alike. I found the diagramming to be great and the basic ideas easy to conform to any project you might have. If you want off the grid without building an "Earth ship", this is a great idea grabber for you to start.
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