Landscape Design that Saves Energy
- ISBN-10
- 0688000312
- ISBN-13
- 9780688000318
- Category
- Architecture / Sustainability & Green Design
- Pages
- 223
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1981
- Publisher
- Morrow
- Authors
- Anne Simon Moffat, Marc Schiler
Description
Shows homeowners how the selection and placement of trees, plants, pools, and other landscaping features can significantly reduce energy costs for heating and cooling
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