Making Better Buildings: A Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for Homeowners and Contractors - Couverture souple

Magwood, Chris

 
9780865717060: Making Better Buildings: A Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for Homeowners and Contractors
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0865717060 ISBN 13 : 9780865717060
Editeur : New Society Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies

From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods-entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques. But with so many different ideas to choose from, there is no single resource that allows an owner or builder to quickly and objectively compare the merits of each system for their particular project.

Making Better Buildings cuts through the hype and provides the unvarnished facts about the upsides and downsides of the most widely discussed materials and technologies. Drawing on the real-world experiences of designer/builders, this comparative guide systematically and comprehensively examines each approach in terms of:

  • Cost, sourcing, labor intensity, and ease of construction
  • Energy efficiency, embodied energy, and environmental impacts
  • Availability/accessibility
  • Viable applications and future potential.

Each chapter is rounded out by a chart which summarizes the material in a quick and accessible manner.

Whether you are an owner preparing to build a green or natural home, or a conventional contractor determined to integrate sustainable alternatives into your existing construction practices, this up-to-the minute resource will help you make the best decisions for your project, while meeting your energy, efficiency, budgetary, and site-specific needs.

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À propos de l?auteur

Chris Magwood has designed and built some of the most innovative buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario which became a fifteen-year research project into the implementation of sustainable building materials and technologies. Chris Magwood lives in Peterborough, Ontario.

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Éditeur
New Society Publishers
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0865717060
ISBN 13 
9780865717060
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
464
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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