Green Homes: New Ideas for Sustainable Living

by Sergi Costa Duran

GREEN HOMES presents the latest innovations in sustainable architecture in design. After an introductory interview with an international specialist in green building, the book features 35 projects, including houses, apartments, offices, sports facilities, and factories. It explores various aspects of green design, from its ecological and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: how much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it breaks down over time. Specific topics covered include climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. Each project contains photographs, floor plans and detailed drawings that illustrate certain sustainable features, revealing reveal how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Audrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just didn't find much that was appealing about this. The introduction was great -- loved the concept, but just not sure it was carried out. Too much distance between the writer and the reader here, so the topic stayed rather cold to me. Not too impressed with the photography or the summaries of these homes. Several of them caught my attention but I was left wanting to know more about the houses -- with some of these, there wasn't a single photo of the interior. Not one. I understand the concept of sustainability, but what homeowners want to know is how building green is going to impact their lives. Show that in your photos and text and you've got a great book, not just another designer showcase masquerading as a new guide to building green.

[Carly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pictures generally lacking, informational blurbs not cohesive, text and diagrams too small. Often felt thrown together, but I suppose it’s an area with constant developments so it probably never feels done. Overall not superb but definitely creates more interest in the topic and did highlight some great designs

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

-another copy