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Prefabulous World: Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Homes Around the Globe (Hardcover)

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By Sheri Koones, Robert Redford (Foreword by)
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Description


The rising cost of fuel and the growing commit­ment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction. Showcasing the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build incredibly energy-efficient, green homes, Prefabulous World features sophisticated examples of eco-friendly home design in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, the United States, England, Germany, South Africa, and beyond. With floor plans, multiple images of the exterior and interior of each home, and an extensive resource section listing architects, builders, and suppliers, this book is a vibrantly illustrated yet practical guide that reveals how living in a beautiful, well-built, energy-efficient home is achievable for us all.

About the Author


Sheri Koones is a widely respected author who helps readers understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible way. Her book, Prefabulous, explored the variety, beauty and eco-friendly benefits of prefab homes and recently won the prestigious Gold Award in the 2008 Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from NAREE. Sheri is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Sustainable Building Industry Council, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Sheri is also a columnist for Home Resource Guide and a freelance writer and speaker. She lives in Connecticut.

Praise For…


“As we look into the future, it is clear that more and more intelligent materials and energies will be brought to hand as preassembled optimized components and systems, and they will be beautiful—just witness the homes we enjoy discovering in this lovely book!”
— William McDonough

“[This] handsome and cleverly titled book . . . dispels myths about prefab as cookie-cutter predictable . . . This is a book that will make converts.”
— Dan's Papers

“A wonderful romp around the world, a grand tour exposing the reader to different technologies, design ideas and prefab solutions that you don’t see in North America.”
— TreeHugger.com

Product Details
ISBN: 9781617690839
ISBN-10: 161769083X
Publisher: Abrams
Publication Date: April 15th, 2014
Pages: 300
Language: English