the Green Self-Build Book
Greenshop

Price (excluding P&P)
£25.00
(from Greenshop website)
Description
The author Jon Broome, whose background is a self-builder and architect, gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques.
The book includes:
- case studies of green building techniques, including earth and straw as well as steel and timber
- environmentally preferred forms of construction. from foundations to floor finishes
- how to specify green products
- how to reduce harmful impacts on health
- how to encourage others to 'think green'
A book intended for anyone who is planning a self-build project, also for housing professionals, students and teachers.
by Jon Broome
2007 p/b
288 pages
About Greenshop
Providing sustainable and low impact products for almost 20 years, their extensive range encompasses: bodycare; books; cleaning; energy and recycling; homeware; gifts and of course paints.
