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Author Magwood, Chris, author.

Title Essential sustainable home design : a complete guide to goals, options, and the design process / Chris Magwood.

Publication Info. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2017]
©2017

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Description 1 online resource.
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Physical Medium polychrome
Series Sustainable building essentials
Sustainable building essentials.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction -- Section 1. Developing a new approach. Decision-making -- Defining goals and criteria -- Rating systems and product guides -- Criteria matrix -- Building science basics -- The design game -- Creating a design/build team -- The regulatory system -- Section 2. Materials and systems. Structural materials. Structural materials : foundations -- Structural materials : walls. Structural wall systems -- Wall insulation -- Wall cladding -- Roofing -- Flooring -- Surface finishes -- Mechanical systems. Mechanical systems : water -- Mechanical systems : wastewater -- Mechanical systems : electrical generation -- Mechanical systems : HVAC -- Conclusion.
Summary "Essential Sustainable Home Design walks homebuilders through designing an environmentally friendly home, starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision. Covering what makes a building green, a criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions, assembling a professional team, working with code officials, and choosing sustainable materials to keep the project goals on track from start to finish."-- Provided by publisher.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Ecological houses -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Ecological houses.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Subject Sustainable design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Sustainable design.
Dwellings -- Environmental engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Dwellings -- Environmental engineering.
Architecture.
Architecture.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Guides et manuels.
Handbooks and manuals.
Added Title Sustainable home design
Other Form: Magwood, Chris. Essential sustainable home design. Sustainable building essentials Sustainable building essentials (CaOONL)20179042629
Print version: Magwood, Chris. Essential sustainable home design. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2017] 0865718504 9780865718500 (DLC) 2017434582 (OCoLC)959036658
ISBN 9781550926453 (PDF)
1550926454
9781771422406 (EPUB)
1771422408
9780865718500
0865718504
Music No. EB00693222 Recorded Books