The greenest home : superinsulated and passive house design / Julie Torres Moskovitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Torres Moskovitz, Julie, 1971-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture, Domestic--Environmental aspects.

Architecture, Domestic.

Architecture and energy conservation.

Ecological houses.

Physical Description:

192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Princeton Architectural Press, [2013]

Summary:

Passive House design is the greenest of green architecture. Passive Houses-well insulated, virtually air-tight buildings that require little energy for heating or cooling-can decrease the overall energy consumption of buildings by an astounding 75 percent, making them not only an attractive choice for prospective home owners but also the right choice for a sustainable future. In The Greenest Home, Julie Torres Moskovitz showcases eighteen of the most compelling recent Passive Houses around the world, from Japan to upstate New York, including projects by ARO, Olson Kundig Architects, and Onion Flats, among many others. The featured buildings are not only remarkable for their high energy efficiency, but also for their elegant and forward-thinking designs. Each case study consists of a detailed project description, plans, and photographs. Additionally, an appendix lists helpful technical information for those interested in exploring this emerging field in more depth. Including a mix of new construction and retrofit projects built in a variety of site conditions, The Greenest Home is both an inspiring sourcebook for designers and prospective home owners, as well as a useful tool for architects, students, and builders alike. Book jacket.

Contents:

Kamakura: Key Architects 24

Prescott HOUSE: Studio 804 32

Two Point Five: ISA and Postgreen 38

Belfield: Onion Flats 46

Tighthouse: Fabrica718 52

174 Grand: LoadingDock5 60

Orient Studio: Ryall Porter Sheridan Architects 70

Westport House: Ken Levenson and Douglas Mcdonald 78

Little Compton: ZeroEnergy Design 84

Hudson Passive Project: Dennis Wedlick Architect 90

R-House: ARO and Delia Valle Bernheimer 96

Freeman House: BriggsKnowles A+D 104

Vogel House: Diethelm & Spillmann Architekten 110

Bamboo House: Karawitz Architecture 116

Austria House: Treberspurg & Partner Architekten 124

Rainbow Duplex: Marken Projects and Durfeld Constructors 130

Textile House: BLAF Architecten 136

Carraig Ridge Project: Olson Kundig Architects 144

Project Performance Characteristics 150.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781616891244

1616891246

OCLC:

802183278