Designs for a Healthy Home: An Eco-Friendly Approach [Hardcover]

Dan Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

A beautiful, inspiring, and practical guide to natural home design, Designs for a Healthy Home is an invaluable resource for homeowners with an interest in ecology and a desire to approach the environment responsibly. The book shows how to design and furnish homes that not only promote health and well-being but also reduce pollution and conserve natural resources. A healthy home is made from nontoxic recyclable materials; contains durable, multifunctional furnishings and fixtures; uses energy efficiently; and conveys a sense of connection to the natural world. The author explains how to make homes cofriendly by creatively using space, light, air, and water, along with environmentally safe building materials, energy-saving technology, and informed thinking. Techniques for experimenting with color, texture, and pattern to find simple, inexpensive, and stylish design solutions are also included.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Soma Books; No Amer edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579590713
• ISBN-13: 978-1579590710
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,151,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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