Green Design: A Healthy Home Handbook [Paperback]

Alan Berman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 2008

Architect Alan Berman helps his clients meld style with sustainability. Here, he offers all the information readers need to make environmentally responsible decisions for their homes. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and easy-to-follow charts, the book covers all the key topics, including floors, furniture, fabrics, and finishes, working with recycled materials, household appliances, home energy systems, and a reassessment of traditional design. An expanded and updated directory helps readers locate environmentally friendly materials and organizations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A useful book for designers who want to make their projects more environmentally conscientious or to introduce clients to the idea of sustainable design. --IDFX

For a comprehensive guide to creating a home which is both stylish and green, look no further than this healthy home handbook. This handy reference is crammed full of useful information and advice for you to be environmentally aware in every room. --Your Home

About the Author

Alan Berman practises as an architect in Oxford. He has extensive experience of renovating older properties, as well as in the design of new buildings and interiors. He has also taught at several architectural schools and is a regular contributor to architectural periodicals. He is the author of several books on design and sustainability and a board member of Oxford Inspires.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln; Revised edition (November 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711228345
• ISBN-13: 978-0711228344
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,877,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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