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Overview"Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment - but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a ""perfect"" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: . A house that's as small as possible . Simple and durable, but also well designed . Insulated and air-sealed . Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient AUTHORS: Michael Maines is a residential designer specialising in energy-efficient homes, sensitive renovations, and custom kitchens. He is a contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding magazine. Dan Kolbert is a carpenter and contractor, and for the past 10 years has been moderator of the original building science discussion group in Portland, Maine, where the Pretty Good House idea originated. Emily Mottram is the founder and principal of Mottram Architecture, specialising in new homes and renovations that are beautiful, functional, comfortable, healthy, and durable. Christopher Briley is principal architect at BRIBURN, a firm that designs and creates spaces that are energy efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly and that enhance the lives of their residents. 250 photographs, 50 illustrations" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Briley , Dan Kolbert , Michael Maines , Emily MottramPublisher: Taunton Press Inc Imprint: Taunton Press Inc ISBN: 9781641551656ISBN 10: 1641551658 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 26 July 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationChristopher Briley is principal architect at BRIBURN, a firm that designs and creates spaces that are energy efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly and that enhance the lives of their residents. Dan Kolbert is a carpenter and contractor, and for the past 10 years has been moderator of the original building science discussion group in Portland, Maine, where the Pretty Good House idea originated. Michael Maines is a residential designer specializing in energy-efficient homes, sensitive renovations, and custom kitchens. He is a contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding magazine. Emily Mottram is the founder and principal of Mottram Architecture, specializing in new homes and renovations that are beautiful, functional, comfortable, healthy, and durable. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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