Green Design
A Healthy Home Handbook
Published on 30. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7112-2834-4 (ISBN)
Description
As an architect, Alan Berman is used to advising clients on combining design aspirations with environmental awareness. Now in this revised edition of his user-friendly and comprehensive guide, he presents the facts so that readers can make their own choices. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and easy-to-follow charts, the book deals with all the key issues, starting with a re-assessment of traditional design, moving on to reveal the most environmentally friendly floors and floor coverings, walls and wall coverings, paints, varnishes, stains and other finishes, furniture and fabrics and including chapters on recycled materials, insulation, heating, sound and ventilation.
Reviews / Votes
An expert guide to the hidden impact of everything we put in our homes. Noise pollution, the grasses leached out by carpet underlay and sensible insulation practices are just some of the issues covered , and by the end you'll wonder why you never before considered covering your bedroom ceiling with dried grass. Times 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 HomeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
220 colour photographs, 15 b-w drawings and 5 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-2834-4 (9780711228344)
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Person
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.