Innovative houses : concepts for sustainable living / Avi Friedman.

Author/creator Friedman, Avi, 1952- author.
Format Book
PublicationLondon : Laurence King Publishing, 2013.
Description256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents sect. 1. Demographic and social trends -- Live-work residences -- Ageing in place -- Multigenerational living -- Small homes -- sect. 2. Design and production methods -- Adaptable houses -- Growing homes -- Prefabricated dwellings -- Narrow houses -- Plug and play designs -- Healthy indoor environments -- sect. 3. Energy and resource efficiency -- Net-zero dwellings -- Designing for passive solar gain -- Active solar-powered dwellings -- Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems -- Building with recycled materials -- Water-efficient dwellings -- Green roofs -- sect. 4. Innovative landscaping -- Designing with nature -- Edible landscaping -- Xeriscaped outdoor spaces.
Abstract "Divided into four broad areas, tightly focused thematic chapters look at 20 topics such as live/work; adaptable housing; prefabrication; water efficiency; green roofs; innovative landscaping. Each chapter includes an overview that lays out principles, methods, and practices, and a close look at houses that embrace these."--Page 4 of cover.
General noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 246-247) and index.
ISBN1780672934
ISBN9781780672939

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TH4860 .F6795 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold