Eco House: A Design Guide - Softcover

Roaf, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750649046 ISBN 13: 9780750649049

Publisher: Architectural Press, 2001

Synopsis

Sue Roaf is noted for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency, and 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 of what can be achieved in the name of eco-design, she guides the reader through this area, with the intention of providing a grounding in the nature of energy efficient design and giving tips to students and practitioners.

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Review

'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message'
The Architectural Review

'Sue Roaf has been able to show wonderful examples of climate-sensitive design from around the world. She addresses the architectural issues head on. The book is a good read, wonderfully illustrated and full of inspiration for the eco-enthusiast or self builder.'
5-star Amazon customer review

'At no time did I feel that the presentation was dry; the text is well supported by diagrams, photographs and technical drawings...The information is never less than practical and so far I have not come across a better way to grasp the subtleties and contradictions of what makes an ecohouse.'
5-star Amazon customer review

'I was prepared to find some of the sections a bit too techie, but in fact was riveted from start to finish. Very well written throughout and the case studies are fantastic.'
5-star Amazon customer review

'One of the best reference guides to the issues in designing an ecohome.'
The Lecturer

From the Publisher

Eco House is an exciting and timely text that tells readers how to design low energy, environmentally friendly buildings today. It also provides the foundations for building design in a warming world, and stepping stones towards the zero-carbon emission buildings of tomorrow. This guide to the Eco-House also explores 21 case-studies from around the world, from Norway and Sweden to India and Japan, to Argentina and Mexico.

Edition details

• Publisher: Architectural Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750649046
• ISBN 13: 9780750649049
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352