Your hands-on, practical guide to the materials and constructionmethods of green building
Want to build responsibly and help preserve the environment?This friendly, step-by-step guide introduces you to key facets ofgreen building and remodeling, from looking at long-term costs toworking with green professionals to reducing energy and wateruse.
Open the book and find:
* The benefits of going green
* Green material substitutions
* Where to locate green professionals
* Ten green things you can do in your home today
Cuprins
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Going Green.
Chapter 2: Remodeling with a Green Eye.
Chapter 3: Working with Building Professionals.
Chapter 4: Ten Green Things You Can Do in Your Home Right Now.
Despre autor
Eric Corey Freed is an architect, lecturer, and writer. He is the founder and principal of organic ARCHITECT, part architecture firm, part think tank.