Michael Mobbs

After renovating his inner-city Sydney terrace and making it almost entirely self-sufficient in energy, water, and waste disposal, Michael Mobbs realised his house was sustainable, but he wasn't. While his house saves 100,000 litres of dam water a year, the same amount of water is used to produce ten days' worth of food for the average Australian. In this companion...

Whether you're planning to build or renovate, whether you live in an apartment or a house, Sustainable House is the essential guide to help you achieve an environmentally friendly home. It includes advice on converting your kitchen, bathroom, water supply, energy, waste system, and garden, as well as tips for working with councils, builders, and engineers. Discover the costs and...