LED Lighting: A Review of the Current Market and Future Developments
Lighting is one of the largest users of energy in buildings, being responsible for around 20% of electricity use. Good lighting is essential to health, well-being and productivity, but the efficiency of light sources varies widely. To reduce carbon emissions, designers, owners and occupiers are looking at the energy efficiency of lighting. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a proven technology that offers enormous possibilities for providing highly energy-efficient and good-quality interior lighting. This BRE Trust Report summarises the current LED market and various advantages of LEDs, and outlines the challenges and barriers to adoption of the technology. Price: $18.72 (as of Nov 12th, 2025 10:42...
more infoNew Backyard Idea Book (Taunton Home Idea Books)
The backyard is no longer simply the place where you set up the grill and swing set. We all want more from our homes and that means expanding our livable space to the outdoors. In fact, homeowners are spending more time and money than ever on their yards. This book – a completely revised and updated version of Taunton’s best-selling Backyard Idea Book – brings together hundreds of fresh ideas and unique solutions for making the most of one’s outdoor space. The inspiration is limitless for small to extensive projects. With spectacular new 4-color photography, the New Backyard Idea Book is brimming with ideas for porches and patios, outdoor rooms for dining and entertaining,...
more infoThe Complete Idiot’s Guide to Solar Power for Your Home, 3rd Edition (Idiot’s Guides)
All the power you need is already there. This third edition helps readers understand the basics of solar (photovoltaic) power and explore whether it makes sense for them, what their options are, and what's involved with installing various on- and off-grid systems. •Solar power is a $3 billion industry, and it's poised to grow to $39 billion by 2014 •By 2011, the United States will surpass Germany as the largest market for solar power products Price: $2.56 (as of Nov 10th, 2025 04:05...
more infoThe Conundrum
The Conundrum is a mind-changing manifesto about the environment, efficiency and the real path to sustainability. Hybrid cars, fast trains, compact florescent light bulbs, solar panels, carbon offsets: Everything you've been told about living green is wrong. The quest for a breakthrough battery or a 100 mpg car are dangerous fantasies. We are consumers, and we like to consume green and efficiently. But David Owen argues that our best intentions are still at cross purposes to our true goal – living sustainably and caring for our environment and the future of the planet. Efficiency, once considered the holy grail of our environmental problems, turns out to be part of the problem. Efforts to improve...
more infoGreen Building Illustrated
“Green Building Illustrated is a must-read for students and professionals in the building industry. The combination of incredibly expressive illustrations and accessible technical writing make concepts of green building on paper as intuitive as they would be if you toured a space with experts in sustainable building.” —Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO, and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council “The authors of Green Building Illustrated deliver clear and intelligent text, augmented by straightforward but compelling illustrations describing green building basics. This comprehensive book covers everything from the definition of green building, to details of high performance design, to sensible applications of renewable energy. This is a book with appeal for all architects and...
more infoIdeas For Great Patios & Decks
A new edition of one of Sunset’s best sellers, Ideas for Great Patios & Decks is for the do-it-yourselfer or for the homeowner working with contractors. Photo gallery has stunning examples of outdoor living spaces transformed by classic patio and deck additions, as well as new materials, such as concrete and composites. An abundant collection of site-evaluation tips, planning suggestions, and supplies recommendations round out this consistently popular volume. Features: * A best seller in Sunset’s popular outdoor building line * Maximize outdoor living space with fresh approaches for entertaining, retreats, outdoor kitchens, and more * Updated photos offer a range of ideas to enhance patios and decks * New sections on amenities, such...
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