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Alternative lifestyles United States Architects and builders United States Biography Do-it-yourself work Social aspects United States Ecological houses Design and construction Ecological houses United States Design and construction Olympia (Wash.) Biography Portland (Or.) Biography Small houses United States Design and construction Sustainable architecture Sustainable living United StatesFilter By Series
Wiley book on sustainable designSummary: The first season of this series examines the economies of being environmentally conscious in green building design. The first program, The green apple, uses New York City, particularly One Bryant Park and the Solaire, to demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can be a model of environmental responsibility. The second episode, Green for all, features architect and activist Sergio Palleroni...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by PBS Home Video 2006
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Summary: Designing an eco-house is as much about working with your natural surroundings as it is about planning to use the right materials for your building. In this book, Christopher Day draws on his extensive experience to explain the key principles of ecological house design. Beautifully illustrated, it highlights how aesthetics arise from eco-responsible design: they are not add-ons, nor are ecology...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Green Books, an imprint of UIT Cambridge, Ltd 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 662 DAYMatheson, Betsy.
Summary: "Step-by-step, how-to projects for home rain collection, solar panels, food storage, solar energy systems, eco-friendly improvements, bee keeping, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Pub. International 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Home Back MathesonFoster, Kari.
Contents: Inspiration for change. 1. Why be sustainable? -- 2. Inspiring stories -- 3. Inspiring projects -- Application and process. 4. Greening projects -- 5. Greening specifications -- Understanding materials: 6. Concrete -- 7. Masonry -- 8. Metals -- 9. Wood and composites -- 10. Openings : doors and windows -- 11. Finishes -- 12. Specialties -- 13. Equipment : appliances and office equipment -- 14....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Wiley 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728.047 FOSGutiérrez, Manel Couto
Summary: New eco homes showcases the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and design, profiling twenty-two homes from around the world that use contemporary ecological solutions for home construction that cause much less environmental impact than conventionally built structures.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 662 GUTSmith, Courtenay
Summary: Featuring nineteen home-building and design strategies that are direct, original and often surprisingly simple, this inspirational sourcebook presents a mix of new technology and time-tested vernacular methods that will change the way we think about 'home'. With strategies and houses that span the globe, including developing regions in Asia, Africa and South America, the book shines a spotlight...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 728.047 SMIWilliams, Dee
Summary: "A personal memoir about downsizing and the author's experience building her own home and living the minimalist lifestyle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group USA 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WILLIAMS, DEE WILWilliams, Dee
Summary: "A personal memoir about downsizing and the author's experience building her own home and living the minimalist lifestyle"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2014
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 WILLIAMS, DEE WILSnell, Clarke.
Summary: With lively and detailed writing, plus more than 1,200 how-to photos, this book takes you through the construction of a small building that incorporates a wide spectrum of alternative techniques and materials. It is the perfect guide to creating your own thoughtfully planned and designed green home.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lark Books 2009