Energy-wise landscape design : a new approach for your home and garden / Sue Reed ; illustrations by Kate Dana.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reed, Sue, 1953-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Landscape architecture and energy conservation.

Landscape design.

Ecological landscape design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (305 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Gabriola, B.C. : New Society, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Save money and energy while adding natural beauty to your home.

Contents:

The sun and the wind

Shading the house

Cooling the air around the house

Cooling the ground near the house

Taking advantage of the sun's heat

Reducing the chilling effect of winter wind

Creating healthy working ecosystems

Reducing (or eliminating) lawn

Using water efficiently

Fitting the landscape to the land

Designing the car zone

Making the most of every element

Situating new homes with energy in mind

Installing and maintaining planted areas

Building structures in the landscape

Constructing new homesites

Making electricity from sunlight

Generating electricity from the wind

Harnessing the energy of flowing water

Capturing the warmth of the ground

Lighting with energy in mind.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-55092-443-5

OCLC:

798535082