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Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Residential buildings, domestic buildings
With energy costs continuing to rise 'zero energy homes' are latest
big green building trend. A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) - a home that
produces as much energy as it consumes - is an idea whose time has
come! Authors David Johnston and Scott Gibson explore the design
and construction of self-sufficient houses from start to finish.
They: make the case for a ZEH; cite climate and geographic
challenges; describe exactly how to go about building an
energy-efficient home; and, feature ten houses that were built for
zero energy living. With unequalled knowledge and a passion for the
subject, the authors walk readers through the process of building
and living in a truly green home.
The start of a brand new series from bestselling author Fay
Keenan.Life in London has lost its sparkle for Stella Simpson. So
when she gets the opportunity to escape to the country for a year,
it seems too good a chance to miss. In the beautiful Somerset
countryside, the majestic Roseford Hall has been painstakingly
restored and is now ready for its grand opening. And as the writer
in residence, Stella gets to see it all - from the rowdy resident
peacocks, the hidden secrets of the Hall, to befriending the Lord
of the Manor himself. At the other end of Roseford, single father,
Chris Charlton is facing his own refurbishment woes. Rocked by a
tragedy two years previously, his plans for crumbling Victorian
wreck Halstead House are as stuck as he is. As Roseford Hall
prepares to welcome a new era, and Halstead House's future is under
threat, Chris and Stella find themselves drawn to one another. Can
they finally leave their pasts behind, and will Chris and Stella be
able to embrace their new beginnings together - or apart... Escape
to the beautiful, idyllic English countryside with Fay Keenan.
Romantic, feel-good and utterly charming, this is perfect for all
fans of Julie Houston, Cathy Bramley and Holly Martin. What authors
and readers say about Fay Keenan's novels: 'This novel has such a
gorgeous setting. A lovely light read and the perfect book to pack
in your suitcase and take on holiday. Recommended.' Della Galton 'A
gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm.' Victoria Connelly
'Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and
great fun with a hearty dash of romance and intrigue.' Julie
Houston 'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next
one!' Jenny Kane 'This is a lovely and heart-warming story, that
has a serious side hidden within the romance.' Amazon reviewer 'It
was a wonderful book, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.'
Amazon reviewer 'I was so engrossed in the storyline, which is
thoroughly heart-warming, that I read the entire book without
stopping. I always enjoy Keenan's books and am looking forward to
the next one!' Amazon reviewer
In a fast-paced world with mega upheaval, including climate crises
and a global pandemic, the allure of growing your own food, being
self-sufficient, and living green is immense. This yearning for not
being wholly reliant on the supermarket, and the growing concerns
over pesticides and food miles has led to the resurgence in seeking
old-world skills. As showcased in Urban Homesteads, the benefits of
a productive garden on your doorstep or within arm's reach, tending
to chickens, harvesting your own honey, and using eco-friendly
water-harvesting techniques are clear: fresh herbs, vegetables, and
fruit on tap, fresh eggs, delicious honey; plus living at a slower
pace, better value for money, and a more soothing and mindful
existence. Of course, a healthy garden and environment also
attracts beneficial insects and birds. Get inspired with this
book's range of eco-friendly possibilities from around the globe.
With beautiful full-colour photos, gathered here are stories of
people who have set up their own productive and abundant back yard
or patio, as well as examples of great vertical planters, indoor
gardens, and those who have reached into the urban community
allotment. Use this book to start your own journey with an urban
homestead lifestyle, with lots of generous tips, modern green
concepts as well as a twist of modern, technically savvy know-how.
All the practical guidance you need on how to be the change you
want to see.
This is an inspirational reference book for anybody looking for
ideas on how to plan a new home or remodel an existing one.
Complete with 333 full colour illustrations of the house exteriors,
it is designed for easy use with houses sorted by size and number
of bedrooms. Fully indexed, it is easy to find any type of house
plan - from bungalow to town house. All homes are UK specification
and the book is produced in conjunction with the UK's biggest
selling selfbuild magazine.
With a foreword by Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey who
concludes that: `This is the world that Ruth Binney has brought so
wonderfully to life in her book'. Inside the country house, what
exactly were the duties of the master's valet and the lady's maid?
How did these fit into the daily routine? And what were the
protocols for visitors? The answers to these, and many more
questions, are revealed in this entertaining and intimate guide to
the self-contained world of the country house. Here you'll learn
the rules of etiquette essential both upstairs and down -for both
residents and visitors -marvel at the intricacies of housekeeping,
and enter a bygone age of hunts, house parties and grand balls. All
these aspects of country house life, and many more, are introduced
here through the contemporary maxims used to instruct the members
of the household and their guests, from running a large kitchen to
entertaining royalty. Each is brought to life with both practical
detail and direct, compelling quotes and illustrations from period
manuals and advice books, giving every entry a totally authentic
feel and `voice'. Rounding off the book is an informative list of
houses to visit, stressing the features that relate directly to the
descriptions included in the book.
How to Read Houses is an insider's guide to recognising and
appreciating the diversity of domestic architecture that reflects
the location, the fashion, and the technological savoir-faire of
the age - from Tudor timber-frames to the truly unconventional.
Compact enough to travel with you yet comprehensive enough to
provide real answers, with real examples, this handy reference
guide: - Provides an understanding of the architectural vocabulary
along with the visual clues that identify any house style and its
historical context. - Enhances the appreciation of visits to
landmark houses and lays the foundations for an architectural
exploration of your own home or area. - Explores the main
architectural styles, as well as the materials and components of a
house, through beautifully rendered illustrations, photographs of
classic examples and the words of a friendly expert.
What value do we place on our cultural heritage, and to what extent
should we preserve historic and culturally important sites and
artefacts from the ravages of weather, pollution, development and
use by the general public? This innovative book attempts to answer
these important questions by exploring how non-market valuation
techniques - used extensively in environmental economics - can be
applied to cultural heritage.The book includes twelve comprehensive
case studies that estimate public values for a diverse set of
cultural goods, including English cathedrals, Bulgarian
monasteries, rock paintings in Canada, statues in the US, and a
medieval city in Africa. The authors demonstrate the potential
utility of these techniques, and highlight the important social
values that cultural heritage can generate. Given limited
resources, such studies can help set priorities and aid the
decision making process in terms of their preservation, restoration
and use. The authors conclude by reviewing the majority of cultural
valuation studies done to date, and draw some general conclusions
about the results achieved and the potential benefits, as well as
the limitations, of valuing these types of goods. This highly
original book will be of great use and interest to academics in the
fields of environmental, resource, and cultural economics, as well
as NGOs and policymakers involved in cultural heritage at the
national, international and global level.
Singapore Good Class Bungalow traces the development of stand-alone
residential architecture in Singapore from its early days as a
colony to the present. Expertly researched by noted academic and
author Robert Powell, it is also a partial history of the
architectural profession in Singapore, mentioning many of its
eminent practitioners and their works. Alongside the iconic
Singapore Shophouse and the 'Black and White' house, Singapore Good
Class Bungalow brings the history of the island's detached
residential architecture up to date. A detailed introduction is
followed by a study of the evolution of the bungalow - from early
plantation residences, through the late Victorian and Edwardian
styles, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco inspired bungalows to
post-Independence residences. The latter includes a history of how
the Good Class Bungalow emerged through a planning and preservation
initiative into a triumph for the architectural profession in
Singapore. Featured in this ambitious book are singular examples of
Modern Tropical Bungalow design together with sympathetic and
expert restoration projects, linking architectural heritage with
modern best practice.Singapore Good Class Bungalow showcases over
100 bungalows, mostly extant, and contains references to all the
major phases of construction in the city-state. Beautifully
photographed by award-winning photographer, Albert Lim KS, this is
a welcome addition to the historical literature on Modern
Singapore.
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