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OverviewSue 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sue Roaf , Manuel Fuentes , Stephanie Thomas-Rees (Florida Solar Energy Center, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 4th edition Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138471375ISBN 10: 1138471372 Pages: 536 Publication Date: 18 December 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Starting your Design ; 2. The Environmental Impact of Building Materials ; 3. Pushing the Building Envelope ; 4. Designing for Body and Soul ; 5. Ventilation ; 6. Health and Happiness in the Home ; 7. Passive Solar Design ; 8. Photovoltaics ; 9. Solar Hot Water Systems ; 10. Using Water Wisely ; 11. Small-Scale Wind Systems ; 12. Hydro Power ; 13. Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) ; 14. Lime and Low-Energy Masonry ; 15. Biomass: Making the Right Choices ; 16. Tools for Understanding the Case StudiesReviewsReviews 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 Author InformationSue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |