Making Better Buildings : a Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for Homeowners and Contractors.

Sustainable building from the ground up the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies.

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Main Author: Feigin, Jen
Other Authors: Magwood, Chris
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Gabriola Island : New Society Publishers, 2013.
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505 0 |a Front Cover -- Praise -- Title Page -- Rights Page -- Books for Wiser Living -- Contents -- Thanks -- Author's note -- Foreword -- Introduction: Thinking about sustainable building -- How this book works -- Chapter 1: Foundations -- Chapter 2: Walls -- Chapter 3: Floor and roof structure -- Chapter 4: Sheathing and cladding materials -- Chapter 5: Roof sheathing -- Chapter 6: Flooring -- Chapter 7: Surface finishing materials -- Chapter 8: Windows -- Mechanical systems -- Chapter 9: Water systems -- Chapter 10: Wastewater systems -- Chapter 11: Heating and cooling systems -- Chapter 12: Electrical generation -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- Index -- About the author -- A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading -- Untitled. 
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