Ecohouse 2

This second edition of the Ecohouse design guide outlines the key issues, strategies and design solutions for designers and self-builders who want to build low energy, low impact homes. At a time when fossil fuel energy prices are soaring and the impacts of climate change are beginning to bite, no one should begin to design a 21st century house without understanding the lessons of this timely and exciting book. Hot topics covered include materials, insulation, thermal mass, natural ventilation, infiltration, solar design systems and water conservation.Sue Roaf is the author of 'Ecohouse 2', published 2003 under ISBN 9780750657341 and ISBN 0750657340.