Daniel D Chiras
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
"The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy tells you how. It starts by outlining the likely impacts of fossil fuel shortages and some basic facts about energy. It then discusses energy conservation to slash energy bills and prepare for renewable energy options. Focusing carefully on specific strategies needed to replace specific fuels, the book then examines each practical energy option available to homeowners..." -- Publisher website (November 2009)....
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
An overview of green home-building techniques, materials, products, and technologies, written for home buyers, builders, architects, and contractors and intended to help avoid common problems when building green. It discusses the principles of green building and why they are desirable; covers logistical aspects of building such as site selection, indoor air quality, green building materials, and ergonomic design; and covers renewable and environmentally...
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Description
The indispensable guide to solar electricity systems for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students
Climate change and limits to fossil fuels compel us to find safer, more economical, and more sustainable ways to meet our needs for electricity. And, as more and more electric cars hit the road, we'll need to find a way to provide fuel that is clean, environmentally sustainable, and affordable.
With Solar Electricity Basics , author Dan Chiras...
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.
From principles to practicalities, and with every stage of the process illustrated, The Natural Plasters Book details the entire process of plastering with earth, lime, and gypsum for a long-lasting and durable finish. Starting with an overview...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Description
If you want to be more food self-sufficient, eat pesticide-free produce, save time and money, and begin a hobby that rewards you day after day, year after year, an indoor LED passive hydroponics garden may be just what the doctor ordered. You'll be amazed how quickly vegetables grow and how much food you can produce in a small space. Does the word "hydroponic" make you nervous because it sounds too technical? Well, read this insightful guidebook to...
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