Eco-Refurbishment

ISBN-13: 9780750659734 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 140 str.

Peter F. Smith

Opis

Buildings are the greatest energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss. It includes comprehensive advice and selected case studies.

Recenzje

'The wide range of approaches considered here make this book relevant to every home.'
Permaculture Magazine

Spis treści

Introduction by Paul Hyett, ex-President of the Royal Institute of British Architects; Chapter 1: Homes for the future from the past; Chapter 2: Insulation Options; Chapter 3: The Building Fabric - roofs and lofts; Chapter 4: The Building Fabric - external walls and floors; Chapter 5: Draught Proofing and ventilation; Chapter 6: Heating; Chapter 7: Alternatives to Conventional Heating; Chapter 8: Domestic Hot Water; Chapter 9: Lighting; Chapter 10: The home as micro-power station; Chapter 11: Water and energy and conservation in appliances; Chapter 12: Materials; Chapter 13: Waste disposal and recycling; Chapter 14: The wider context. Appendix: A Case Study; References; Index.

O autorze

Leon A. Schein, Harold S. Bernard, Henry I. Spitz, Philip R. Muskin