ecological houses

"A stunning illustrated overview of "green" architecture on every continent, packed full of cool STEAM facts and fascinating details"--Provided by publisher.

"Small changes over the years--from smarter light bulbs to energy-efficient appliances--have made our homes more environmentally friendly. In recent years we have learned how to make alternative energies and Earth-friendly building methods and materials a reality. Today we understand how to build green homes--dwellings that have zero negative impact on the environment. [This book] will show you how"--Provided by publisher.

Williams chronicles her efforts to build an eighty-four-square-foot house following a near-death experience, and discusses how living in a small space with few possesses has transformed and enriched her life.

Offers step-by-step instructions to help people reduce their carbon footprint and live a budget-conscious, environmentally-friendly lifestyle in eight weeks or less.

The author describes how he first lived in a yurt in the New Mexico desert as a young man, and years later how he and his wife built an off-the-grid, energy-efficient, straw bale house in Vermont.

A comprehensive guide to alternative building methods that provides information on materials and techniques and covers design, structure, temperature, separation, and connection.

Discusses alternative energy sources for homeowners, including wind generators, solar panels, wood, hydrogen fuel cells, geothermal heat pumps, and others, covering their costs and how long it takes to recoup one's investment with each.

Presents a comprehensive guide to the techniques and technologies involved in creating healthier, less costly living spaces and includes information on energy-efficient designs, solar heating and cooling, environmental landscaping, and nontoxic building materials.

Explores sustainable homes around the world, discussing the effects houses have on the environment and giving suggestions for living more sustainably.