Fundamentals of sustainable dwellings

By:

Friedman, Avi

Publication details: Island Press 2012 Washington, D.C.Description: xi,255,ipISBN:

9781597268073

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

720.47 FRI

Contents:

CONTENTS Preface ix Acknowledgements xi Chapter 1. Principles of Sustainable Dwellings 1 Chapter 2. Siting a Home 11 Chapter 3. Sustainable Residential Design Concepts 31 Chapter 4. Unit-Planning Principles 49 Chapter 5. Constructing a Home 65 Chapter 6. Building Materials 83 Chapter 7. Energy-Efficient Windows 105 Chapter 8. Heating and Cooling Systems 125 Chapter 9. Healthy Indoor Environments 147 Chapter 10. Water Efficiency 169 Chapter 11. Green Roofs 183 Chapter 12. Edible Landscaping and Xeriscaping 199 Chapter 13. Waste Management and Disposal 217 Bibliography 233 Illustration Credits 241 Case Study Projects Team 243 Case Study Projects Photographers 245 Index 247

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CONTENTS
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
Chapter 1. Principles of Sustainable Dwellings 1
Chapter 2. Siting a Home 11
Chapter 3. Sustainable Residential Design Concepts 31
Chapter 4. Unit-Planning Principles 49
Chapter 5. Constructing a Home 65
Chapter 6. Building Materials 83
Chapter 7. Energy-Efficient Windows 105
Chapter 8. Heating and Cooling Systems 125
Chapter 9. Healthy Indoor Environments 147
Chapter 10. Water Efficiency 169
Chapter 11. Green Roofs 183
Chapter 12. Edible Landscaping and Xeriscaping 199
Chapter 13. Waste Management and Disposal 217
Bibliography 233
Illustration Credits 241
Case Study Projects Team 243
Case Study Projects Photographers 245
Index 247

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