Whether you want a turf roof, solar powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house you need to know the essential elements of the self-build process. Author, Jon Broome, gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction, presenting them in a way that is useful for all self-builders, whatever their level of expertise. The book includes case-studies of green building techniques, suggestions for environmentally preferred forms of construction, from foundations to floor finishes, tips on how to specify green products and much more.