The New Ecological Home

Discover the transformative principles of ecological architecture with this insightful hardback book by Patricia Martinez. Spanning 144 pages, this essential guide delves into sustainable home design, emphasizing the importance of eco-friendly construction throughout a home's life-cycle. Learn how to harmonize your living space with nature, as the book explores crucial factors from planning to demolition. This resource offers practical insights into utilizing traditional architectural practices such as cross-ventilation and maximizing natural light. Additionally, it introduces modern techniques for insulation and creating self-sustaining energy systems. Perfect for eco-conscious homeowners and architects alike, this book is an essential addition for anyone committed to building a sustainable future. Elevate your understanding of ecological architecture with real-world applications tailored to meet the needs of residents. By integrating these sustainable strategies, you can reduce your carbon footprint while enhancing your home's comfort and aesthetic appeal. Embrace the future of housing with thoughtful, ecological designs that prioritize both the environment and the well-being of its inhabitants.

Author: Patricia Martinez Publisher: Monsa
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 30-07-2016

Ecological architecture entails multiple factors within the construction process of a home and the impact that construction will have during its life-cycle: from its planning, execution and use until its demolition at the end of the process. In addition, residential ecological architecture takes into account the specific needs of the people who will inhabit each home. The following pages show a wide variety of sustainable and ecological resources: from recouping traditional architectural solutions like cross-ventilation and taking advantage of natural light to new insulation and self-supplying energy systems.