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The 2nd Edition of The Environmental Design Pocketbook is out!
What is new in the second edition? New sections and major updates are clearly marked here in the 2nd edition detailed contents listing. In brief:
New material includes:
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As in the first edition, the latest in zero-carbon thinking and technological solutions to cope with both climate change mitigation and adaptation are covered, including a zero carbon 'calculator' and a new embodied carbon 'calculator'. Rules of thumb allow you to design and test your designs straightforwardly but without over-simplification.
PS: You can pick up a copy of the nearly 500 paged 2nd edition of The Environmental Design Pocketbook for just £20 during EcoBuild at the Riba Bookshop stand S7030, March 3rd, 4th and 5th (2015). (S7030 (formerly Design Cafe), is in the South wing - right at the back from entrance S2)