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Sustainable architecture meets diverse, hot climates.
If you're fascinated by eco-friendly living and innovative design, "Cool Homes in Hot Places" will likely captivate you. It showcases creativity in overcoming environmental challenges, blending comfort with sustainability. This book could offer you inspiration for your own home or simply let you admire the ingenuity of architects around the world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780060890384
Authors:
Suzanne Trocmé
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2006-11-07
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.6
(rated by 5 readers)
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Cool Homes in Hot Places showcases real homes from various hot territories around the world, demonstrating how careful design decisions can create elegant and functional living spaces in even the hottest climates. This book provides insights for architects, interior designers, and homeowners on staying cool in warm regions.
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Sustainable architecture meets diverse, hot climates.
If you're fascinated by eco-friendly living and innovative design, "Cool Homes in Hot Places" will likely captivate you. It showcases creativity in overcoming environmental challenges, blending comfort with sustainability. This book could offer you inspiration for your own home or simply let you admire the ingenuity of architects around the world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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