Description
Book SynopsisA completely new textbook from the market-leading author of Construction Studies Todaythat comprehensively covers the design and construction of sustainable homes to meet boththe Building Regulations and the Passive House Standard.
Provides complete design drawings for three types of new houses demonstrating six structuralsystems
- Two themes run through the text:
o Design the idea that homes must be consciously designed to ensure they perform as
required
o Sustainability the idea that the long-term impact of every aspect of home design must be considered
- The content is divided into three distinct areas with a strong emphasis on design throughout:
o Context looks at the bigger picture issues that influence the design of homes includingglobal and national issues, urban design, rural design and accessibility
o Structure
