Alvarez, Ana Maria, 1976-

Sustainable residential architecture / Ana M. Alvarez. - 399 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), plans ; 26 cm.

A showcase of sustainable living in prefab, solar, mobile and modular houses. In this book, architect Ana Maria Alvarez presents an array of the world's best sustainable residential architecture. Studying houses in many countries, she provides photographs, floor plans and elevations, mechanical schematics showing water and air circulation, and more to reveal how even the smallest home can be sustainable, functional and beautiful. Each of the homes is examined in numerous spreads over 400 inspirational pages. The homes range in style, setting, cost, and in some cases, purpose.

9781770854475 (hardback)

GBB4A0049 bnb


Sustainable architecture.
Sustainable architecture--Designs and plans.
Sustainable living.
Architecture, Domestic.
Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans.

NA2542.36 / .A48 2014

720.47