Overview

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.

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Reviews of previous editions: 'Ecohouse is an invaluable and in depth resource for anybody wishing to get to grips with the issues of sustainability and domestic design. If you plan to build homes for the future, you really should be reading this book.' - Oliver Heath, Blustin Heath Design 'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!' - Eco-Tech Magazine 'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message' - The Architectural Review

Reviews of previous editions: 'Ecohouse is an invaluable and in depth resource for anybody wishing to get to grips with the issues of sustainability and domestic design. If you plan to build homes for the future, you really should be reading this book.' - Oliver Heath, Blustin Heath Design 'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!' - Eco-Tech Magazine 'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message' - The Architectural Review

'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message'<br>The Architectural Review <br>'Sue Roaf has been able to show wonderful examples of climate-sensitive design from around the world. She addresses the architectural issues head on. The book is a good read, wonderfully illustrated and full of inspiration for the eco-enthusiast or self builder.'<br>5-star Amazon customer review <br>'At no time did I feel that the presentation was dry; the text is well supported by diagrams, photographs and technical drawings...The information is never less than practical and so far I have not come across a better way to grasp the subtleties and contradictions of what makes an ecohouse.'<br>5-star Amazon customer review <br>'I was prepared to find some of the sections a bit too techie, but in fact was riveted from start to finish. Very well written throughout and the case studies are fantastic.'<br>5-star Amazon customer review <br>'One of the best reference guides to the issues in desi

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Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees

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