Green Self-build Book

Jon Broome is an architect, who has self-built two houses. He was for many years Director of Architype, a London-based architectural practice working on housing, education, health and community buildings with specialist expertise in low energy design, timber-frame construction and sustainable building. He is co-author of The Self-Build Book and contributor to Housing & the Environment, published by the Chartered Institute of Housing. He lives in London, where he runs his own consultancy specializing in sustainable construction.

• Why build green?Who else has built green?Low Environmental ImpactOzone Depletion PotentialRe-Use and RecyclabilityHealthProcurementCommunity involvementEnergy standards and strategyLow energy designWaterHow to design & specify greenGreen housingUseful links, references and contacts

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