Inspired homes : architecture for changing times /
Friedman, Avi, -1952
Inspired homes : architecture for changing times / Avi Friedman with Emma Greer. - Mulgrave, Vic. : Images Pub. Group, 2013 - 208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-203).
Residential concepts: Home for growth and adaptability -- Caring for seniors -- Living small -- Working at home -- Efficient construction -- Interiors for healthy living -- Saving resources: Considering nature -- Energy self-sufficient homes -- Alternative HVAC methods -- Conserving water -- Building with alternative materials -- Greening our roofs -- Edible landscapes.
Offers information on contemporary design concepts and illustrates them with examples of outstanding designs. Shows design for passive solar gain, solar powered home, minimizing a dwelling's physical footprint, Net-Zero residences, and preserving a site's natural assets. Highlights on two key areas for the future design: responding to social and lifestyle changes, and considering environmental pressures. With colored pictures, detailed floor plans and informative descriptions of each project and the motivation behind the design. Houses featured are from current leading international architects.
9781864704921 (hbk.)
Architecture, Domestic
Ecological houses.
Sustainable architecture.
Inspired homes : architecture for changing times / Avi Friedman with Emma Greer. - Mulgrave, Vic. : Images Pub. Group, 2013 - 208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-203).
Residential concepts: Home for growth and adaptability -- Caring for seniors -- Living small -- Working at home -- Efficient construction -- Interiors for healthy living -- Saving resources: Considering nature -- Energy self-sufficient homes -- Alternative HVAC methods -- Conserving water -- Building with alternative materials -- Greening our roofs -- Edible landscapes.
Offers information on contemporary design concepts and illustrates them with examples of outstanding designs. Shows design for passive solar gain, solar powered home, minimizing a dwelling's physical footprint, Net-Zero residences, and preserving a site's natural assets. Highlights on two key areas for the future design: responding to social and lifestyle changes, and considering environmental pressures. With colored pictures, detailed floor plans and informative descriptions of each project and the motivation behind the design. Houses featured are from current leading international architects.
9781864704921 (hbk.)
Architecture, Domestic
Ecological houses.
Sustainable architecture.
