Ecohouse 2: A Design Guide by Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees
ISBN:0750657340EAN:9780750657341
Publisher: Routledge
Binding:Paperback
Copyright Date:2003
Pub Date:July 03, 2003
Physical Info: 0.98" H x 10.44" L x 6.56" W (2.53 lbs) 424 pages
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.
Review Quote:
'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.'
