Good Ideas for Alternative Homes

Discover innovative concepts for eco-friendly living with this comprehensive guide to alternative homes. Authored by Patricia Martinez, this hardback edition is a must-have resource for anyone interested in energy efficiency and sustainable architecture. Published by Monsa, it spans 144 pages and delves into the rising trend of green building practices, particularly prominent in the United States and Canada. This book is structured into three enlightening sections: the first focuses on the essential principles of reducing waste through recycling, reducing, and reusing. The second section explores groundbreaking technologies that enhance home sustainability, while the final part showcases imaginative ideas for alternative housing solutions, including prefabricated homes, rehabilitated structures, and dwellings crafted from natural materials. Additionally, readers will find inspiration from unique concepts like cave houses, tree houses, and camouflaged residences that challenge traditional notions of home design. Perfect for architects, builders, and homeowners alike, this book provides a wealth of inspiration for designing energy-efficient and sustainable homes. Embrace the future of living with forward-thinking solutions that promote ecological balance and creative design—ideal for your journey towards sustainable living.

Author: Patricia Martinez Publisher: Monsa
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 20-11-2016

energy efficiency and sustainable green standards have emerged in developed countries, in particular in the united States and canada. This book explains this new direction in the construction of buildings. it has three parts with illustrative examples of several types of homes: prefabricated, rehabilitated, made with natural materials... The first part (the three rs in the construction of a home which are recycle, reduce and reuse) explains how we can reduce the amount of waste. The second one is dedicated to the new technologies in the house. The third part deals with ideas for alternative homes (cave houses, new houses on trees, camouflaged...).