The Greenest Home

The Greenest Home
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Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
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ISBN-10 : 1616891246
ISBN-13 : 9781616891244
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Book Synopsis The Greenest Home by : Julie Torres Moskovitz

Download or read book The Greenest Home written by Julie Torres Moskovitz and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passive is the new green. Passive Houses—well insulated, virtually airtight buildings—can decrease home heating consumption by an astounding 90 percent, making them not only an attractive choice for prospective homeowners, but also the right choice for a sustainable future. The Greenest Home showcases eighteen of the world's most attractive Passive Houses by forward-thinking architects such as Bernheimer Architecture, Olson Kundig Architects, and Onion Flats, among many others. Each case study consists of a detailed project description, plans, and photographs. An appendix lists helpful technical information. Including a mix of new construction and retrofit projects built in a variety of site conditions, The Greenest Home is an inspiring sourcebook for architects and prospective homeowners, as well as a useful tool for students, and builders alike.


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