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    Fundamentals of Building Construction

    By JOSEPH DAKK

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    About this ebook

    You Are About To Learn The Fundamentals Of Building Construction, Including The Fine Art Of Green Architecture And Passive Houses!

    Are you sick and tired of the same old designs of houses that just seem to take from nature by creating to the concrete jungle phenomenon that has been the trend in the recent years?

    Are you looking for something different, something out of this world and something that helps save the world from global warming, pollution, resource depletion and more?

    If you've answered YES, this book is for you so keep reading!

    Due to population growth, urbanization, migration and economic development, the construction of houses has been at an all-time high. Places that were once filled with greenery are now concrete jungles, something which has further contributed to global warming and resource depletion. And unfortunately, as the world's population keeps increasing, things are unlikely to change unless we take a new approach to building.

    What's the other way, you may wonder?

    The secret is in designing and building environmentally friendly, comfortable and affordable buildings and homes that ultimately bring down global warming, conserve environmental resources and minimize greenhouse gases.

    So how do you stand to benefit from the new approach to building houses that is environmentally friendly?

    What does this concept of building sustainable houses truly entail?

    What materials do you need to use to make any house sustainable?

    What constitutes a good house design?

    How do you resolve different challenges that you face?

    If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading.

    More precisely, the book will teach you:

    The basics for building a house

    The basic elements of green architecture, including the different sustainable building materials

    The ins and outs of green building, including why it is best to adopt green building

    The materials required for a green building and green architecture, including why they are important

    The strategies for building beautiful and affordable green buildings

    The ins and outs of sustainable architecture, how it is practiced and why it a good approach in building

    A good passive house design, including the external insulation and passive house standards

    The best passive solar house design and the advantages of a solar house

    The technologies of green building and its energy efficiency

    LEED points and sustainable architecture

    And much more

    Even if this concept seems like rocket science at the moment, by the end of this book, you will have all the knowledge you need to adopt this approach to building to make the world a better place for ourselves and for generations to come!

    The book breaks down the seemingly complex topic using easy to follow guidelines to ensure you understand and can apply it in your everyday life.

    Are you ready for a new era of building?

    If you are, this lush sourcebook will teach you everything you need to know from wind energy and solar paneling to environmentally friendly heating and cooling solutions to help you create warm and inviting homes.

    Building a house has never been easier with housing designed to maximize occupants' well-being and minimize negative environmental impact which is good for you and the ecosystem.

    Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJOSEPH DAKK
    Release dateAug 24, 2020
    ISBN9781393373445
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