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Sustainable House

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In Sustainable House, Michael Mobbs shares his journey of transforming an ordinary urban house into an environmentally-friendly haven. The book offers practical advice and innovative tips on creating energy-efficient living spaces, covering aspects like water conservation, energy use, and waste management. It's a blend of personal experience and practical guide aimed at inspiring homeowners to make sustainable living choices.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to transform your living space into an eco-friendly haven. It offers practical advice and inspiring ideas for creating a sustainable home, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned enthusiast in sustainable living, this guide could be a valuable resource.

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Whether you're planning to build or renovate, whether you live in an apartment or a house, Sustainable House

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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 benefits associated with making your home sustainable.

This edition covers the changes in sustainable housing and includes the author's assessment of technologies and materials used in his own ground-breaking Sustainable House 14 years after installation. Did the solar panels last? Is rainwater in the city safe to drink? How has the garden handled over one million litres of treated sewage?

Michael Mobbs tells you what pitfalls to look out for and how to choose the best systems, products, and suppliers.

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An inspiring example of what one household can do to help the world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781920705527

Publisher: CHOICEBooks

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: CHOICEBooks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 1042g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Michael Mobbs is a former lawyer specializing in environmental law and the founder and managing director of Michael Mobbs Sustainable Projects and Design Pty Ltd., a design and project management company for sustainable residential and commercial properties.

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