Green Homes

Green Homes
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9780061348266
ISBN-13 : 0061348260
Rating : 4/5 (260 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Green Homes by : Sergi Costa Duran

Download or read book Green Homes written by Sergi Costa Duran and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GREEN HOMES presents the latest innovations in sustainable architecture in design. After an introductory interview with an international specialist in green building, the book features 35 projects, including houses, apartments, offices, sports facilities, and factories. It explores various aspects of green design, from its ecological and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: how much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it breaks down over time. Specific topics covered include climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. Each project contains photographs, floor plans and detailed drawings that illustrate certain sustainable features, revealing reveal how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years.


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