The Barefoot Architect: A Handbook For Green Building by Johan van Lengen

Whether you're a DIY builder or simply want to understand construction to better communicate with your contractor, Johan van Lengen can help. As a former United Nations worker and prominent architect, Johan has seen, firsthand, the need for a green approach to housing. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, including design, materials, and implementation. Discover the many options and important decisions you can make--such as siting and climate considerations--that are inexpensive, sustainable, and could save you thousands of dollars while helping the environment. Included are sections about urban planning, small-scale energy production, cleaning and storing drinking water, dealing with septic waste, and more. Plus, all the information is applied to three distinct regions: humid areas, temperate areas, and desert climates.

Publisher:	Shelter Publications
Year:	2008
Binding:	Paperback
ISBN:	9780936070421
Condition:	Fair
Description:	Heavy. Book warped from water damage; cover worn and creased; page edges soiled - not pretty to look at but perfectly readable.

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SKU: 1589805
Location: Architecture