
The Energy-efficient Home
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 12. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-86108-648-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book covers everything readers need to know to run a green home. Advice and ideas go far beyond the well-known concepts of recycling and turning off lights, but are easy to follow and implement. Currently a highly popular topic for the public, who wish to be both eco-friendly and save money. Exploring new ways to become greener in our approach to life is still very much at the heart of the eco-conscious public. In addition, in this difficult economic climate people from all walks of life are looking for ways to cut back on their expenditure. Fortunately, the two often go hand in hand. "The Energy-Efficient Home" collates all the information needed to make a real difference into one user-friendly, practical guide. Packed with advice, step-by-step projects and trouble-shooting tips, Paul Wagland tackles topics in a highly accessible style such as: The Building Fabric, including ways to heat, insulate, glaze, light, design and decorate and Energy, including ways to reduce it, choosing fuels, solar hot water, wind turbines and 'green' electricity.
Beautifully and generously illustrated throughout with colour photographs that will inspire and instruct, this modern-day essential guide to living belongs in every home.
Beautifully and generously illustrated throughout with colour photographs that will inspire and instruct, this modern-day essential guide to living belongs in every home.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
GMC Publications
Illustrations
full colour illustrations throughout, includes photographs, includes illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 186 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86108-648-8 (9781861086488)
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Persons
Paul Wagland is an RHS-qualified gardener and an experienced writer and designer. He lives in suburban Essex. Laura Cook is a freelance journalist and a regular contributor to a range of magazines. She lives in Norwich.