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This single book is a compilation of the entire world's knowledge and technology for new self-sufficient/self-sustaining home designs. It is organized as a comprehensive reference work covering virtually all related self-sufficient categories such as passive/active solar, photovoltaic, wind power, greenhouse vegetable production, recycling, water conservation, greywater, wood heating, thermal mass, food preservation, energy-efficient HVAC systems, healthy diets, fish/animal production, natural lighting, and much more. This massive book can save hundreds of dollars by combining many books/topics into one. It is invaluable as a source of information for designing/building your own home using energy-saving and/or self-reliance features. Also included is a massive yellow page section with products and services for sustainable technologies. Sample home plans (reduced size) are included for a home that can be built in any geographical region.