- Eco House by Sergi Costa Duran (Firefly Books, 160 pages) $19.95
THERE is a growing movement towards creating homes that are healthier to live in and better for the planet.
The first chapter of this book examines many of the cleaner technologies that are now available for the home, such as geothermal heat, solar and wind energy sources, and rainwater collection systems.
Next is a look at the design phase of constructing a new house and how the more bioclimatic the design the more efficient the home environment will be.
Unlike the three little pigs, there is much to support the notion of a straw house. Straw, wood, bamboo, stone and more are discussed as construction materials.
Outdoor features, eco accessories for the home, climate control and more are all shown through stunning examples from a wide range of architects and designers.
Energy efficient doesn't have to be utilitarian in appearance and the book is filled with colour photographs showing beautiful rooms and buildings that perfectly meld form and function.
