Ecohouse

by Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees

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'. Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best ‘green’ solutions. Revised and updated, this edition also includes new case studies inspiring readers with more real-life examples of how to make an ecohouse work.

Genres: Architecture

536 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Troy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice coverage of energy efficient homes and explanations on how various components work. Covers solar, ventilation, water efficiency, etc. Also provides many case studies, detailing the designs and lessons learned from each particular building.

[Ben Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book something to read even if you don't build buildings. Style of writing very easy to read and passionate voice from author. Spells out how we will be living in next few years