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008			130707s2013 vra 000 0 eng d
020			_a9781864704921 (hbk.)
100			_aFriedman, Avi, _d-1952 _9114845
245		0	_aInspired homes : _barchitecture for changing times / _cAvi Friedman with Emma Greer.
260			_aMulgrave, Vic. : _bImages Pub. Group, _c2013
300			_a208 p. : _bill. (chiefly col.), plans _c27 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 201-203).
505			_aResidential 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.
520			_aOffers 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.
650			_aArchitecture, Domestic _2sears _930539
650			_aEcological houses. _2sears _9104320
650			_aSustainable architecture. _2sears
700			_aGreer, Emma. _9117882
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