Book
Energy-wise landscape design : a new approach for your home and garden / Sue Reed ; illustrations by Kate Dana.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780865716537 (sc.)
- ISBN: 9780865716537 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: x, 293 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Gabriola, B.C. : New Society Publishers, 2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-283) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. The sun and the wind -- 2. Shading the house -- 3. Cooling the air around the house -- 4. Cooling the ground near the house -- 5. Taking advantage of the sun's heat -- 6. Reducing the chilling effect of winter wind -- 7. Creating healthy working ecosystems -- 8. Reducing (or eliminating) lawn -- 9. Using water efficiently -- 10. Fitting the landscape to the land -- 11. Designing the car zone -- 12. Making the most of every element -- .13. Situating new homes with energy in mind -- 14. Installing and maintaining planted areas -- 15. Building structures in the landscape -- 16. Constructing new homesites -- 17. Making electricity from sunlight -- 18. Generating electricity from the wind -- 19. Harnessing the energy of flowing water -- 20. Capturing the warmth of the ground -- 21. Lighting with energy in mind. |
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| Subject: | Landscape architecture and energy conservation. Landscape design. Landscape gardening. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Library | SB 475.9 E53 R44 2010 (Text) | 26040002943799 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
