Ecohouse 2 - Softcover

Roaf, Sue; Fuentes, Manuel; Thomas-Rees, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750657340 ISBN 13: 9780750657341

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

Ecohouse 2 tells you how to design low energy, environmentally friendly buildings. It provides the foundations for building design in a warming world, and shows how to take the first step towards the zero-carbon emission buildings of tomorrow.


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'.

This second edition, a follow up to the best selling original, introduces new sections including earth sheltering and reed beds. It also explores 24 case-studies of ecohouses from around the world. It is an ideal comprehensive reference for architects, designers and their clients, as well as self builders, who wish to help make sustainable design a reality.

About this title

Review:

'As straightforward and compelling as Ed Mazria's The Passive Solar Energy Book (1979), this seminal work is today's most accessible guide for aspiring designers of sustainable residential buildings worldwide.'
Society of Building Science Educators

'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!'
EcoTech Magazine

Reviews for the First Edition of Ecohouse:
'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

“Ecohouse 2 is a valuable introduction to green building principles.”-- Energy Design Update

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0750657340
• ISBN 13: 9780750657341
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 424