Green Building Bible, fourth edition (both books)
These two books are the perfect starting place to help you get to grips with one of the most vitally important aspects of our society - our homes and living environment.
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1 year Green Building magazine subscription
Green Building magazine is the UK's only eco-building magazine. It always features a wide range of eco-building projects from all around the UK. Order a subscription which includes the next four issues of this popular and highly respected magazine.
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2 year Green Building magazine subscription
Green Building magazine is the UK's only green building magazine. It always features a wide range of eco-building projects from all around the UK. A two year subscription includes the next eight issues of this popular and highly respected magazine.
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Spring 2012: Designing for Urban Agriculture
Cover story: Over the last century cities have become much more separated from their food sources, and this is directly related to many of the most pressing problems in the world today. What we eat, how we produce it, and where it comes from, have become key factors in issues such as climate change, peak oil, obesity, energy supply, pollution emissions, waste, equity, global poverty, health and quality of life. For example, the World Wildlife Fund estimates that the food supply chain now contributes about 30% of total UK greenhouse gas emissions. Dr Mark Gorgolewski reports ...
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4 May 2012, 5:58 PM
“While grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting systems can reduce domestic water consumption, they can also lead to increased energy use and carbon emissions. New homes built to current building regulations already deliver a much better level of water efficiency than existing homes. Therefore, from an overall perspective of saving water in a simple and affordable way, installing water meters in more existing homes would have a far greater impact on reducing overall consumption without these unintended consequences than additional measures in the relatively small number of new homes.” -
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13 Mar 2012, 9:46 PM
"We intend to use second-hand and reclaimed materials where possible and by-products such as straw for the walls. The straw will be both structural and insulating and the walls will be covered in lime mortar which sticks to the rough surface of the bales. We will use heat from the sun coming through the floor to ceiling windows to warm the house, using reclaimed heat-absorbing stone or brick."-
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12 Mar 2012, 11:27 AM
“Training will make or break the Green Deal. In a complex and sometimes confusing market, it’s crucial that the industry has the skills to help consumers make informed energy decisions. There is still a widespread lack of understanding of how green technologies can help people improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce bills". - .
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Get the next four copies of this fantastic magazine delivered directly to your door.
Always featuring numerous articles on a wide range of eco-building projects from all around the UK, most of which are written by the very people that designed or built them. It is the ideal read for architects, builders, developers, self builders and anyone interested in eco-building, including interested homeowners/clients.
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