Ecohouse

Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees

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Routledge
18 December 2017

Environmentally-friendly architecture & design; The environment; Building construction & materials

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case study, Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design or 'eco-design'.

Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world.

Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best 'green' solutions. Revised and updated, this edition also includes new case studies inspiring readers with more real-life examples of how to make an ecohouse work.

By: Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 219mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138471375
ISBN 10: 1138471372
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 18 December 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Starting your Design ; 2. The Environmental Impact of Building Materials ; 3. Pushing the Building Envelope ; 4. Designing for Body and Soul ; 5. Ventilation ; 6. Health and Happiness in the Home ; 7. Passive Solar Design ; 8. Photovoltaics ; 9. Solar Hot Water Systems ; 10. Using Water Wisely ; 11. Small-Scale Wind Systems ; 12. Hydro Power ; 13. Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) ; 14. Lime and Low-Energy Masonry ; 15. Biomass: Making the Right Choices ; 16. Tools for Understanding the Case Studies

Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees

Reviews for Ecohouse

Reviews of previous editions: 'Ecohouse is an invaluable and in depth resource for anybody wishing to get to grips with the issues of sustainability and domestic design. If you plan to build homes for the future, you really should be reading this book.' - Oliver Heath, Blustin Heath Design 'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!' - Eco-Tech Magazine 'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message' - The Architectural Review