TY  - BOOK
AU  - Magwood, Chris
TI  - Essential sustainable home design : : a complete guide to goals, options, and the design process
T2  - Sustainable building essentials
SN  - 9781550926453
U1  - 690.8047 MAG  
PY  - 2017///
CY  -  Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
PB  - New Society Publishers
KW  - Architecture
KW  - Sustainable design
KW  - Dwellings
KW  - Environmental engineering
N1  - Introduction
Section 1. Developing a new approach. Decision-making
Defining goals and criteria
Rating systems and product guides
Criteria matrix
Building science basics
The design game
Creating a design/build team
The regulatory system
Section 2. Materials and systems. Structural materials. Structural materials : foundations
Structural materials : walls. Structural wall systems
Wall insulation
Wall cladding
Roofing
Flooring
Surface finishes
Mechanical systems. Mechanical systems : water
Mechanical systems : wastewater
Mechanical systems : electrical generation
Mechanical systems : HVAC
Conclusion

N2  - "Essential Sustainable Home Design walks homebuilders through designing an environmentally friendly home, starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision. Covering what makes a building green, a criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions, assembling a professional team, working with code officials, and choosing sustainable materials to keep the project goals on track from start to finish."-- Provided by publisher
ER  -