Small Eco Houses

Small Eco Houses
Author: Cristina Paredes Benitez
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2010-11-02
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0789320959

Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive, small-scale residential designs. More than fifty residential spaces are profiled—from woodsy houses and repurposed barns to cool apartments and urban lofts—both inside and out. Most of the projects were designed by up-and-coming architects, and each design proves that small-scale efficiency as well as beautiful, thoughtful design can overcome the apparent constraints of a small setting. Environmental impact is a growing concern, so each project was chosen because of its ecological sensitivity. Each case history describes the challenges confronting the designer and the solutions. Creating color schemes to enhance the feeling of openness, taking advantage of high ceilings to make multiple levels, and using collapsible furniture and sliding doors to maximize space are some of the design solutions that can be applied in any situation. Filled with beautiful color photographs and helpful floorplans, this book is a remarkable showcase of how good design can transform any small space into a comfortable, modern—and environmentally sensitive—home.

150 Best Eco House Ideas

150 Best Eco House Ideas
Author: Marta Serrats
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2011-02-08
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 006196879X

Featuring an extensive collection of full-color photographs, 150 Best Eco House Ideas features eco-friendly house designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. Included here are the latest innovations in sustainable home design, including solar paneling, wind energy systems, environmentally-friendly heating and cooling solutions, thermal glazing, and trombe walls. 150 Best Eco House Ideas covering the diversity of current trends in sustainable home design, and is both the perfect resource for designers, interior decorators, and architects, as well an inspirational sourcebook for all homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes that cause only a fraction of the environmental impact of those created using conventional building methods.

Micro Green

Micro Green
Author: Mimi Zeiger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2011
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780847835836

Photographs and plans of compact houses that emphasize sustainable living.

Microshelters

Microshelters
Author: Derek Diedricksen
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2015-09-19
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1612123546

If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.

Building Small

Building Small
Author: David Stiles
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2017-07-24
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1440345465

Live large by building small! Do you daydream about downsizing your living space? Or perhaps you long for a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. The tiny house movement continues to gain popularity as more and more people look to simplify their lives and reconnect with nature. Building Small is your key to joining the tiny house revolution with designs for homes as well as a range of backyard buildings including workspaces and sheds. There's tons of practical how-to construction advice including best practices, common pitfalls and tips for the do-it-yourself carpenter. Within these pages you'll find: • Complete plans for seven tiny houses • Strategies for outfitting your tiny house with lighting, water, heating and waste removal • Ideas for floor layout and interior design • Success stories and inspirational photos of tiny homes Whether you're considering a timber-framed cottage or a modular cube-style home, Building Small offers a wide range of approaches for planning and building your small structure.

New Eco Homes

New Eco Homes
Author: Manel Gutierrez
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 006239519X

A stunning, full-color showcase of the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design, featuring thirty-five diverse homes. Today’s architects, designers, building craftsman, and homeowners are becoming more environmentally conscious, choosing eco-friendly living spaces with small carbon footprints that are built with sustainable materials. New Eco Homes explores various aspects of modern eco design, from its environmental and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: how much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it eventually breaks down. It also examines important details involved in building, such as climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. Each of the thirty-five projects contain photographs, floor plans, and detailed drawings that illustrate certain sustainable features, revealing how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years. New Eco Homes includes an introductory interview with an international specialist in green building, site plans, architectural drawings, and a complete directory of resources. Combining concern for the environmental with aesthetic sensibility, it is an essential resource for architects, designers, and homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes that are not only beautiful to inhabit, but help protect and conserve our natural environment as well.

Greenmoxie

Greenmoxie
Author: Fotheringham Nikki
Publisher: Greenmoxie
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2014-11-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780993995408

We take you through your home, office and garden and show you how to do just about everything in a more eco-friendly way. From upcycling projects you can do with your kids, to making your own make-up and everything in between, this book is a comprehensive guide for those who want to live a leaner, greener and healthier life. Make awesome stuff, save the planet, have fun & save money!

Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses
Author: Mimi Zeiger
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2009-03-24
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0847832031

With “McMansions” increasingly giving way to “tiny” houses, the desire to downsize and be more ecologically and economically prudent is a concept many are beginning to embrace. Focusing on dwelling spaces all under 1,000 square feet, TINY HOUSES (Rizzoli, April 2009) by Mimi Zeiger aims to challenge readers to take a look at their own homes and consider how much space they actively use. Ranging from tree houses to floating houses, TINY HOUSES features an international collection of over thirty modular and prefab homes, each one embodying “microgreen living”, defined as the creation of tiny homes where people challenge themselves to live “greener” lives. By using a thoughtful application of green living principles, renewable resources for construction, and clever ingenuity, these homes exemplify sustainable living at its best.

Tiny Homes

Tiny Homes
Author: Tiny House Living
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2016-01-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523759873

Tiny HomesTiny House Design Tips Includes FREE BOOK! SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES51 Ideas on How to Organize and Decorate Your Small Living Space Thinking about moving into a tiny home? Have you heard a lot about the tiny house movement and have been thinking that this is the right move for you? This little house movement is gaining in popularity all over the world; the idea that you can get rid of all the unnecessary things in your life and instead focus on what really matters, taking care of the environment. While living in a small house may seem like a great idea, there are many individuals who feel that a shipping container home is just too small for them. How are they going to get the bare necessities to fit, much less everything else that they may like to have on hand? This guidebook is here to help you get started so you can enjoy living in a tiny home without having to worry so much about where everything will fit. This guidebook is going to help you learn everything that you need to know to make your compact house feel like it is much bigger than it looks on the outside. We will take a look through every room of the house, starting with the bedroom and not stopping until we reach all of the room in these cozy little cabins. You will be surprised how you can use your cupboard space more wisely or add some decorations to the wall in order to brighten up the room and make it seem more open than before. Each room in your shipping container house will get the attention it deserves. You will learn some of the best tips that are needed to ensure that a little can go a long way in a tiny home. Rather than just leaving everything up to chance and hoping it is all going to fit inside this small space, you can go into your new home with the tools that are needed to get the whole thing done. We also look at some alternatives that you can do in order to get more out of this house. For example, some people, especially those who live in the cold northern climates, having a shower on the outside of the house is not a smart idea while those who live further south can put up a small fence and get away with this idea. We explore both so you can find the shower situation that works for you. We will spend some time in the kitchen where there are a ton of great ideas that can ensure you still make those great tasting meals. Before ending this guidebook, the final chapter brings up some important tips that you can follow in each and every room of the house. These tips are meant to help you out in all steps of the tiny home project; from building the house with the right contractor to going with light colors in each room and learning how to create more openness in the home so it feels bigger and brighter. These may seem like simple things, such as choosing a light blue instead of a dark blue when painting, but they will make all the difference when you are short on space. Tiny house living isn't something that you should be worried about. It is a grand adventure that allows you to have a ton of freedom. You can enjoy freedom from bills, freedom from all the extra stuff, and freedom from many of the stresses that are going on in your regular life. So when you are ready to give tiny houses a try, take a look through this guidebook and see just how great living this lifestyle can be. Tags: container homes, shipping container homes, shipping container plans, shipping container house plans, shipping container house plan ideas, shipping container ideas, container homes ideas, container home plans, shipping container, sustainable living solutions, prefab homes, prefab houses, prefab, prefab cabin, prefab green, Prefab & Eco-friendly, House Design, Tiny Houses, Eco, Prefab Homes, Shipping Container House Construction, Tiny Home, Home Designs, Tiny house Interior Design, Small Home Decorating Tip