Energy-wise landscape design : a new approach for your home and garden

Reed, Sue 1953- (Author). Dana, Kate, (ill.).

Record details

ISBN: 9780865716537 (sc.)
ISBN: 9780865716537 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
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.