The Green Self-Build Book How to Design and Build Your Own Eco-Home

by Broome, Jon

• ISBN13: 9781903998731
• ISBN10: 1903998735
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-06
• Publisher: Green Books

Summary

Whether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, a straw bale home, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the process. InThe Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques for non-professionals. The Green Self-Build Bookgives inspiration and information to guide you through the green building process. It is intended for anyone who is planning a do-it-yourself project, and for housing professionals, students, and teachers.

Author Biography

Jon Broome is an architect, who has self-built two houses. He is the co-author of The Self-Build Book and a contributor to Housing & the Environment. He lives in London, where he runs his own consultancy specializing in sustainable construction.

Table of Contents

Why self-build, and why build green?	p. 13
Who has successfully built a green self-build house?	p. 21
Jon builds his second house, using timber poles in South London	p. 22
An integrated sustainable development in Hockerton: earth-sheltered with passive solar heating	p. 56
A group of tenants build in the inner city (Islington), using post and beam timber-frame	p. 65
A three-bedroom eco house for [pound]30,000 in Basildon using timber panel construction	p. 71
Super economic super insulation in Herefordshire, using straw bales	p. 75
Modern self-built house set in a West London conservation area (Ealing), using steel framing	p. 80
An architect uses hemp to build an extension in Bury St Edmunds: minimum environmental impact building	p. 91
A self-builder develops a specialism in earth building: a Devon cob house	p. 96
Designing a good house	p. 103
How can you encourage others to think green?	p. 125
Environmental issues and the site	p. 131
Building for longevity	p. 137
Reducing energy in use	p. 149
Strategy	p. 150
Site layout	p. 155
House planning	p. 166
Construction issues	p. 158
Services issues	p. 164
Renewable energy	p. 168
Carbon offsetting	p. 173
Reducing environmental impacts	p. 175
Materials specification	p. 176
The sustainable use of timber	p. 182
Re-use and recyclability	p. 187
Reducing harmful impacts on health	p. 191
Thermal comfort	p. 192
Daylight	p. 193
Noise	p. 195
Toxicity	p. 196
Pollution	p. 198
Electromagnetic fields	p. 199
Reducing waste	p. 201
Construction waste	p. 202
Domestic waste	p. 204
Reducing water consumption	p. 207
Water conservation	p. 208
Storm water	p. 211
Sewage treatment	p. 214
Environmentally preferred forms of construction	p. 219
Foundations	p. 222
Ground floors	p. 224
Walls - structure	p. 228
Walls - cladding	p. 233
Walls - insulation	p. 234
Internal walls	p. 235
Roofs	p. 236
Windows and external doors	p. 241
Internal doors	p. 242
Stairs	p. 243
Sealing joints	p. 243
Paintwork	p. 244
Kitchen fittings	p. 245
Floor finishes	p. 246
Drainage	p. 246
Services	p. 247
Landscaping	p. 250
Designing a sustainable garden	p. 253
Why we should build green for the future	p. 259
How to specify green	p. 265
Useful links, references and contacts	p. 273
Index	p. 278
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