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Book Synopsis Self-sufficient Housing by : Vicente Guallart
Download or read book Self-sufficient Housing written by Vicente Guallart and published by Actarbirkhauser. This book was released on 2006 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a selection of the best entries from the 1st Advanced Architecture Contest presented by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. Created for students and professionals to inspire changes in how new buildings are designed and constructed, the program challenges participants to design a self-sufficient and ecologically-oriented dwelling
Book Synopsis Preparing for Off-Grid Survival by : Nicholas Hyde
Download or read book Preparing for Off-Grid Survival written by Nicholas Hyde and published by PublishDrive. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying an inexpensive piece of land and building a comfortable, sustainable off-grid home is becoming a popular new way to pursue the American dream. This is a project that can be tailored to every budget, and can incorporate as many (or as few) of the conveniences of modern technology as one desires. The security of knowing you have a fully provisioned, eco-friendly retreat powered by renewable energy sources will help you sleep better after watching the nightly news.
Book Synopsis Toward a Zero Energy Home by : David Johnston
Download or read book Toward a Zero Energy Home written by David Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of "Green from the Ground Up" explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses. With unequaled knowledge and a passion for the subject, the authors walk readers through the process of building and living in a truly green home.
Book Synopsis DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner by : Betsy Matheson
Download or read book DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner written by Betsy Matheson and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Step-by-step, how-to projects for home rain collection, solar panels, food storage, solar energy systems, eco-friendly improvements, bee keeping, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis The Green Self-build Book by : Jon Broome
Download or read book The Green Self-build Book written by Jon Broome and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home. Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated house, this book demonstrates that green is the way forward. Written by award-winning architect Jon Broome, The Green Self-Build Book provides an accessible overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques. Covering the essential elements of design and the self-build process, this practical book includes information on sustainable foundations, floor finishes and insulation. Jon also shares insights on how to build for comfort and health. Inspiring case studies of green building projects using earth, straw, steel and timber are also included. Packed with attractive colour photos throughout, this is an essential resource for anyone who is planning a self-build project or involved in housing.
Book Synopsis The Self-Sufficient Home by : Christopher Nyerges
Download or read book The Self-Sufficient Home written by Christopher Nyerges and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to cut heating and cooling costs, utilize solar energy, construct nonflush toilets and solar showers, collect rainwater, and apply permaculture techniques. Hundreds of photographs and diagrams illustrate ways to use natural resources and embrace self-reliance. Sustainable living advice from self-reliance expert Christopher Nyerges, editor of Wilderness Way magazine and author of How to Survive Anywhere.
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Book Synopsis The Self-sufficient City by : Vicente Guallart
Download or read book The Self-sufficient City written by Vicente Guallart and published by Actar. This book was released on 2014 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ING_17 Flap copy
Book Synopsis Self-Sufficiency Handbook by : Alan Bridgewater
Download or read book Self-Sufficiency Handbook written by Alan Bridgewater and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re looking to adopt a greener lifestyle or wanting to go off the grid, this guide has all you need to know to boost your self-sufficiency. Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic? Yearning to get back to the way it was but don’t know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the eco-friendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs. There’s practical information here on building an insulated flue pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants, and composting with worms—as well as recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, cheeses, and more. Packed with full-color photographs, helpful illustrations, and diagrams, Self-Sufficiency Handbook will appeal to urban dwellers who want to adopt certain aspects of greener living and to serious adherents of back-to-basics living. Inside Self-Sufficiency Handbook, you’ll find: –Inspirational yet practical introduction to a greener way of living –Essential reading for anyone considering a shift to a more self-sufficient lifestyle, no matter how small the change –Emphasis is on the positive aspects of self-sufficiency, such as cutting living costs and eating well –Covers everything from fitting a wind turbine to making honey from your own beehives. –Step-by-step instructions on keeping animals, growing organic food, and preserving your own produce –Guidelines for creating a self-sufficient home and eco-friendly home improvements “This book shows that self-sufficiency is not only better for the planet—it’s cheaper and more rewarding!” —Green Rewards/Sustainability Advisory Panel
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Download or read book Prefabulous World written by Sheri Koones and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning look at how people around the world are using prefabrication to create energy-efficient, sustainable, and stylish homes. Prefabulous World is the fourth book in Sheri Konnes’s revolutionary Prefabulous series. Presenting an international look at sustainable home design, it explores a compelling range of design styles and cutting-edge green technologies. The rising cost of fuel and the growing commitment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction around the world. Showcasing many of the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build increasingly energy-efficient homes, Prefabulous World features fifty sophisticated examples of eco-friendly home design in Australia, New Zealand;Japan, Canada, the United States, England, Germany, South Africa, and beyond. “As we look into the future, it is clear the more and more intelligent materials and energies will be brought to hand as preassembled optimized components and systems, and they will be beautiful—just witness the homes we enjoy discovering in this lovely book.” —William McDonough, designer, advisor, thought leader, and co-author of Cradle to Cradle and The Upcycle
Book Synopsis Self-Sufficient Habitat by : Vicente Guallart
Download or read book Self-Sufficient Habitat written by Vicente Guallart and published by Actar D, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Material Intelligence, simulations, sensors, actuators, as well as the bio-mimetic and digital manufacturing innovations provide revolutionary ideas on growth, adaptability, repair, sensitivity, replication and energy savings in architecture. Should we continue constructing rigid and fixed structures? Or can our habitats begin to think?
Book Synopsis The New Autonomous House by : Brenda Vale
Download or read book The New Autonomous House written by Brenda Vale and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I've seen many books on this subject, but none so well documented and honest."—Whole Earth
Download or read book Project Self-sufficiency written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Self-fab House by : Institut d'Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya
Download or read book Self-fab House written by Institut d'Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya and published by Actar. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than 100 entries for the 2nd Advanced Architecture Contest which was organized by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, 2007-2008.
Book Synopsis Sustainable Housing by : Amjad Almusaed
Download or read book Sustainable Housing written by Amjad Almusaed and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable housing is generally used to describe housing that is environmentally friendly and resource-efficient over the lifetime of the building. Homes are designed to have the least possible negative impact on the environment. This means energy efficiency, avoiding environmental toxins, and responsibly using materials and resources while having positive physical and psychological effects on inhabitants. This book presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable housing, starting from legislation and ending with the design and configuration of homes.
Book Synopsis The Self-sufficient House by : Brenda Vale
Download or read book The Self-sufficient House written by Brenda Vale and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
