The sustainable house handbook : how to plan and build an affordable, energy-efficient and waterwise home for the future
Byrne, Josh2020
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This is a comprehensive guide to building an affordable, eco-friendly and energy- plus water-efficient green home for the future. In this book, sustainability expert and Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne takes readers through the process of planning a 10-Star rated high-performance home according to the Australian Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), and outlines how it is possible to build with conventional materials, in an accessible and cost-effective way. Josh shows how to create a family home that is comfortable year-round, without the need for air conditioning or additional heating, how to integrate solar power to cover household needs, and how to reduce water usage by integrating rainwater tanks and greywater recycling systems.
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Author:
Byrne, Josh, author
Imprint:
Melbourne : Hardie Grant Books, 2020.
Collation:
224 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781743795828 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
720.47720.47 BYRN720.47 BYR
Language:
English
BRN:
2280514
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