The Energy-efficient Home

Exploring new ways to become greener in our approach to life isstill very much at the heart of the eco-conscious public. Inaddition, in this difficult economic climate people from all walksof life are looking for ways to cut back on their expenditure.Fortunately, the two often go hand in hand. The Energy-EfficientHome collates all the information needed to make a real differenceinto one user-friendly, practical guide. Packed with advice,step-by-step projects and trouble-shooting tips, Paul Waglandtackles topics in a highly accessible style, including: TheBuilding Fabric, including ways to heat, insulate, glaze, light,design and decorate and Energy, including ways to reduce it,choosing fuels, solar hot water, wind turbines and ?green?electricity. Beautifully and generously illustrated throughout withcolour photographs that will inspire and instruct, this modern-dayessential guide to living belongs in every home.