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‘Building Green’ is a very well presented guide to alternative building with over 1200 ‘how-to’ photos covering various alternative construction techniques and materials. The book serves as an excellent primer, covering elements of a project from start to finish.

The book addresses climate conditions, structure, materials, walls, flooring and roofing including the construction of a living roof.

‘Building Green’ offers examples of eco-homes in a number of climatic conditions so readers may be able to make use of this book wherever they might live.

Although not comprehensive in its coverage of building methods and materials, those included in the book are addressed in a readable and informative manner. There are light hearted elements in the book which break up the practical ‘how-to’ sections.

‘Building Green’ is a very entertaining and useful book which will, without doubt, inspire the reader.