A greener house : the sustainable property investor's guide to buying, building and renovating /

"Sustainability is now an integral part of society and the built environment. Unfortunately many home owners and home-buyers are unaware of the relationship between sustainability and value, especially with regard to the potential added value to their home. Payback periods can be different depe...

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מחבר ראשי: Reed, Richard, 1963-
מחברים אחרים: Wilkinson, Sara
פורמט: ספר
שפה:English
יצא לאור: Milton, Qld. : John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
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תוכן הענינים:
  • Introduction
  • Part I. The theory
  • 1. Understanding value
  • 2. What affects property value?
  • 3. A matter of health
  • 4. Government and sustainability
  • Part II. Putting theory into practice
  • 5. Energy options
  • 6. Existing properties
  • 7. New properties
  • Part III. Looking to the future
  • 8. Alternative building options
  • 9. Where to now?
  • Appendix A. Glossary of terms
  • Appendix B. Decision-making flowchart
  • Appendix C. Sustainability checklist
  • Appendix D. Useful websites
  • Index.