Sustainable Home Refurbishment: The Earthscan Expert Guide to Retrofitting Homes for Efficiency Contributor(s): Thorpe, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844078760 ISBN-13: 9781844078769 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Remodeling & Renovation - General - Architecture | Sustainability & Green Design - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - Plumbing |
Dewey: 696 |
LCCN: 2010000824 |
Series: Earthscan Expert |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.4" W x 9.7" (1.55 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at:
Projects can apply to apartment blocks, recent builds and older, solid-walled properties. Enlivened with helpful diagrams and photographs, plus plenty of pointers for further information, it provides a comprehensive resource handbook for any building professional and contractor, students - or any homeowner serious about efficiency (cash and carbon) savings. |