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Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
This volume explores the topics relating to sustainable architecture, a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture, by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Looks at green design around the world through the scrapbook of twelve-year-old Corry Lapont, featuring postcards, brochures, and other memorabilia that introduces readers to towers, bridges, tunnels, domes, and more. Includes activities and fun facts.
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A reference on green, sustainable and energy-efficient home construction. Starting with explanations of the concepts and fundamentals of green, healthy and energy-efficient construction, it takes readers through the construction process, offering expert advice at various decision points.
8) Green homes
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution.The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is : A house...
Publisher
Distributed by PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
The first season of this series examines the economies of being environmentally conscious in green building design. The first program, The green apple, uses New York City, particularly One Bryant Park and the Solaire, to demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can be a model of environmental responsibility. The second episode, Green for all, features architect and activist Sergio Palleroni as he works to provide design solutions to regions suffering...
Publisher
Brentwood Communications Intl
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Ed Begley is a dedicated environmentalist. After thirteen years together, Ed likes to believe he's winning his wife Rachelle over to his green lifestyle and sometimes odd contraptions. But it's love and laughter that puts the fun in dysfunction and obviously keeps this seemingly mismatched Hollywood couple together. Hang out with Ed as he tinkers with his solar roof, makes toast with a bicycle and rides in Jay Leno's 1909 Baker electric car.
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