Green Design: A Healthy Home Handbook: 0 - Tapa blanda

An expert guide to the hidden impact of everything we put in our homes. Noise pollution, the grasses leached out by carpet underlay and sensible insulation practices are just some of the issues covered , and by the end you'll wonder why you never before considered covering your bedroom ceiling with dried grass. || A useful book for designers who want to make their projects more environmentally conscientious or to introduce clients to the idea of sustainable design. || For a comprehensive guide to creating a home which is both stylish and green, look no further than this healthy home handbook. This handy reference is crammed full of useful information and advice for you to be environmentally aware in every room.

As an architect, Alan Berman is used to advising clients on combining design aspirations with environmental awareness. Now in this revised edition of his user-friendly and comprehensive guide, he presents the facts so that readers can make their own choices. Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and easy-to-follow charts, the book deals with all the key issues, starting with a re-assessment of traditional design, moving on to reveal the most environmentally friendly floors and floor coverings, walls and wall coverings, paints, varnishes, stains and other finishes, furniture and fabrics and including chapters on recycled materials, insulation, heating, sound and ventilation.