Essential information to help you make your home and buildings less harmful to the environment, the community and your family.

The most comprehensive and practical introduction to green building ever!

Subjects covered in detail are: material selection; thermal insulation; buying an eco-home; sourcing sustainable timber; natural paints; heating your eco-home; solar heating; sustainable roofing; air tightness of buildings; healthy homes etc. The book also includes extensive guidance and advice on how to obtain grants for renewable energy installations and other environmental initiatives.

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