NOTE THAT THE PRINCIPLES COVERED IN THIS BOOK APPLY EQUALLY WORLD-WIDE (EXCEPT FOR PERMANENTLY WET SOILS OR WHERE PERMAFROST OCCURS). If you are unsure how to apply them, purchase the book, read it and then contact us.

AUSTRALIAN EARTH-COVERED AND
GREEN ROOF BUILDING
Revised 3rd Edition 2008
Dr Sydney, Joan C. and David W. Baggs

DUAL HARMONY PUBLICATIONS
PO BOX 840
Wynnum QLD 4178
AUSTRALIA
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Preface

CHAPTER
1 A philosophy for terratecture
2 The start of the art
3 Design and construction principles
4 Advice on planning and financing
5 Heating, cooling and ventilation
6 Selecting a site
7 Designing for light and hazard avoidance
8 Landscaping on the earth-covered roof
9 Planning for family activities

 AUSTRALIAN EARTH-COVERED BUILDING


Appendices:
Analysing a site for ground temperature
Method of field determination of soil texture in Australian soils
Method of field analysis of Australian soil textures Insulation materials for Australian earth-covered buildings

References
Checklist
Index

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