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Building with Passive Solar: An Application Guide for the Southern Builder

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This book focuses on the practical design and construction of passive solar houses which conserve heating and cooling energy and draw on the sun, the wind, the earth, and landscaping. The material presented is intended for use by builders, home designers and others interested in the practical application of passive solar design methods. The basic design information is universal and is not limited to any geographic constraints; however, some of the charts and maps ar… More >>

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Home Design Guide

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This is a comprehensive and practical guide to home decoration. It takes account of the needs of real people, with many budget ideas, storage possibilities, space-saving tips and troubleshooting. The first section looks at each room in turn, and tells readers all they need to know about various styles, uses of colour, handy tips, budget ideas and storage solutions. Design checklists in each chapter ensure that people don’t make the wrong decisions and spend money un… More >>

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Home Plan Doctor: The Essential Companion for Anyone Buying a Home Design Plan

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Every new house begins with a dream—and a home plan. For the buyer, it’s often a frightening proposition to commit a lifetime of savings to a two-dimensional drawing that’s difficult to interpret and challenging to visualize. Will the space meet the particular needs of the people who will call it home? Is the plan well designed? Will it, indeed, be the realization of the buyer’s dream, or does it hold the makings of a nightmare?

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