Includes bibliographical references (pages [273]-283) and index.
Contents
The sun and the wind -- Shading the house -- Cooling the air around the house -- Cooling the ground near the house -- Taking advantage of the sun's heat -- Reducing the chilling effect of winter wind -- Creating healthy working ecosystems -- Reducing (or eliminating) lawn -- Using water efficiently -- Fitting the landscape to the land -- Designing the car zone -- Making the most of every element -- Situating new homes with energy in mind -- Installing and maintaining planted areas -- Building structures in the landscape -- Constructing new homesites -- Making electricity from sunlight -- Generating electricity from the wind -- Harnessing the energy of flowing water -- Capturing the warmth of the ground -- Lighting with energy in mind.
