Green Building Handbook: Volume 2

Green Building Handbook: Volume 2

by Sam Kimmins and Tom Woolley
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 02/09/2003

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This key handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, and complements the Green Building Handbook Vol 1. Following the format of the original, this book discusses current issues in green building before moving on to consider eight building component types: fencing products, flat roofing membranes, glazing products, electrical wiring, adhesives, straw bale building, interior decoration and indoor air quality and ventilation. Invaluable for the specifier, this companion handbook will be useful to all those interested in finding greener ways of designing and making buildings.

ISBN:
9781135802981
9781135802981
Category:
Building construction & materials
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
02-09-2003
Language:
English
Publisher:
CRC Press
Tom Woolley

Tom Woolley is an architect, educator and builder who has campaigned for the wider use of green and low impact building materials since editing the Green Building Digest in the 1990s. Having taught in the UK and worldwide, he helped develop the sustainable architecture Masters course at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. Working with Rachel Bevan Architects, Tom has helped to establish hempcrete construction, and is Chair of the UK Clean Air Steering Committee and a consultant to ECOS, the Environmental Coalition on Standards. 199 colour images, 3 diagrams

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