Ecohouse

Author:   Sue Roaf ,  Manuel Fuentes ,  Stephanie Thomas-Rees (Florida Solar Energy Center, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781138471375


Pages:   536
Publication Date:   18 December 2017
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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.

Our Price $399.00 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Ecohouse


Add your own review!

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   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:  

9781138471375


ISBN 10:   1138471372
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   18 December 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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 Contents

1. 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 Studies

Reviews

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


Author Information

Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas-Rees

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

RGJUNE2025

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List