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Eco-Refurbishment: A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home
 
 
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Eco-Refurbishment: A Practical Guide to Creating an Energy Efficient Home [Paperback]

Peter F Smith (Author)

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0750659734 978-0750659734 November 6, 2004 1
This clear and accessible guide provides a comprehensive outline on how to convert your house into a more 'green' home. Buildings are the greates energy wasters and for those of us concerned about the environment, and household bills, this book presents the key design changes that we can implement to our own homes to remedy energy loss.

This title covers the full range of design chanegs that are available to the homeowner and designer for renovation, from the roof to the basement, from insulation to windows. It also feature a selection of case studies illustrating the experiences of other homeowners and designers and how they have adapted and used the technology available to them in creating an energy efficient home. This is a practical, hands-on guide, ideal for architects, designers and homeowners.

* Comprehensive practical design guide to making your home energy efficient
* Covers all aspects of the house, from roof to basement, making it relevant to all homes
* Clear explanations give you a basic understanding of the technology behind the design

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'The wide range of approaches considered here make this book relevant to every home.'
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An indispensible practical guide to making houses 'green'.

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Internationally, there is still a considerable short-fall in the take-up of energy saving measures in the home and the main reason is that energy is comparatively cheap. Read the first page
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