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The Eco-House Manual Nigel Griffiths

The Eco-House Manual By Nigel Griffiths

The Eco-House Manual by Nigel Griffiths


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Summary

Covers the aspects of domestic renovation from heating and electrical systems through to building materials and outdoor space. This manual helps you to work out the payback period on wind turbine or find out about the eco-friendly floor covering. It contains information about renewable sources of power, along with projects for the home and garden.

The Eco-House Manual Summary

The Eco-House Manual: How to carry out environmentally friendly improvements to your home by Nigel Griffiths

This manual covers every aspect of domestic renovation from heating and electrical systems through to building materials and outdoor space. Whether you want to work out the payback period on a wind turbine or find out about the most eco-friendly floor covering, all information is presented in a clear and practical format with colour photography throughout. With up-to-date information about emerging renewable sources of power, along with step-by-step projects for the home and garden, this will be an invaluable resource for all home owners.

The Eco-House Manual Reviews

'an invaluable resource' telegraph.co.uk
'this book is surprisingly good' SelfBuild & Design

About Nigel Griffiths

Nigel Griffiths MA ran his own building business for 15 years, specialising in conservation and green building, and has recently project-managed a development of 12 new eco-homes in Somerset. Nowadays he is a building consultant, a visiting university lecturer on sustainability, and an eco-homes assessor for the Building Research Establishment.

Table of Contents

Principles of eco-renovation. Construction materials. Insulation and heating. Electricity demand. Micro-generation. Water supply and usage. Interiors. Waste and pollution. Exterior space and gardens.

Additional information

GOR003031127
9781844254057
1844254054
The Eco-House Manual: How to carry out environmentally friendly improvements to your home by Nigel Griffiths
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Haynes Publishing Group
2007-07-19
168
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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