PreFab Green
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (579 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423604970 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After receiving her master's degree from Princeton University, Michelle Kaufmann had the opportunity to work for renowned architects Frank Gehry and Michael Graves.Cathy Remick is a designer with experience in architecture, graphics, and fine arts painting.
Michelle lives in Marin County, California. Kaufmann tells about five eco-principles that are present in every design her firm creates-smart design, eco-materials, energy efficiency, water conservation, and healthy environment-and how each work together to create homes that make a difference. IN PREFAB GREEN, architect Michelle Kaufmann shares her vision of creating thoughtful, sustainable design for everyone. Cathy Remick has worked as a staff architect and designer for several national firms in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Michelle Kaufmann founded Michelle Kaufmann Designs in 2002. Michelle's work is widely published and her homes have been showcased in a number of museums including the National Building Museum, the Vancouver Art Center, MOCA in Los Angeles, and
In Prefab Green, architect Michelle Kaufmann shares her vision of creating thoughtful sustainable design for everyone. She is a design manager for -mkStudios. In its new incarnation, prefab is catching the eye of design-conscious consumers who appreciate its style and efficiency. They are taking the old idea of prefabrication and reshaping it to accommodate modern lifestyles and varying climates as well as a commitment to the environment. After receiving her master's degree from Princeton University, Michelle -Kaufmann worked for renowned architects Frank Gehry and Michael Graves. Most importantly, prefab and sustainability are a great match. Kaufman
"One of the most important ideas to emerge for the 21st Century" according to Adam L. Gruen. Kaufmann & Remick's *prefab green* is a near-perfect example of its genre. You just have to be able to recognize the genre and manage your expectations of it. As a former corporate historian, I've seen enough of these works to know them. It's half marketing brochure, half serious an. "inspiring, beautiful book with enough technical information to really learn about green, low-cost, high style homes" according to J. Justice. Michael Kaufman specializes in low-cost, factory built, low energy use homes with modern decadently beautiful architecture. She explains her philosophy and principles in this book, with plenty of beautiful (and informative) pictures to illustrate her point. It makes a useful referen. eco frog said Prefab Green. This book is contains many beautiful photos and illustrations of the authors designs and homes. It demonstrates that going green is an exciting and inviting venture into beautful living. The fundamental pricinples of green design are explained and demonstrated, including natural lig