Making your Home Sustainable - A Guide to Retrofitting

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This is a practical and easy to follow guide for home owners, builders and architects who are concerned about the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. Derek - an architect and solar consultant, shows how simple modifications to existing homes can help to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and utilise natural rather then imported energies and resources. He clearly explains how to:

• identify retrofitting potential when buying a home
• rationalise energy and water consumption
• provide sunshine in southern rooms, warmth in winter and cool air in summer
• use ventilation and insulation to reduce the need for artificial heating or cooling
• install a solar hot water system
• utilise wasted sunlight to heat and illuminate your home
• create a beautiful landscape which also contributes to your household energy efficiency
• install reflectors, sunshades, water recycling, heliostats, double glazing, photovoltaics, water tanks, and other energy saving and water saving devices.
  

With over 45 photographs and 100 diagrams, Making Your Home Sustainable is an ideal, practical guide for anyone who wants to make their home comfortable and save money on energy bills whilst addressing the issues of global warming.
Author: Derek Wrigley
Year: 2007

Product Code: BKMYHS

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