Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the
environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is
your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this
Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home–even a
green home–uses plenty of resources and energy. This
practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel
conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a
brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion.
You’ll start by identifying green materials and sizing up
potential systems and construction sites. You’ll weigh the
pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify
opportunities for saving money in the long run. Need to find some
green professionals to assist you in your venture? We’ll help
you do that, too. This book will also help you discover how to:
* Understand the lifecycle of building materials
* Choose the right system for your green building project
* Put together a green team
* Work within your budget
* Use green building methods and sustainable systems
* Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste
* Refinish old fixtures and materials
* Beware of asbestos and lead-paint hazards
* Avoid costly mistakes
Complete with lists of ten green things to do on every
project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order
to go green, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is
your one-stop guide to planning and building the home you’ve
always wanted.
Зміст
Introduction 1
Part I: The Need for Green 7
Chapter 1: Going Green 9
Chapter 2: Green Building in an Organically Grown Nutshell 27
Chapter 3: Remodeling with a Green Eye 41
Chapter 4: Working with Building Professionals 57
Part II: Paying Attention to Material Matters 73
Chapter 5: Looking at a Material’s Life Cycle: From Cradle to Grave 75
Chapter 6: Material Opportunities: From Cradle to Cradle 97
Chapter 7: Green Finish and Construction Materials 109
Part III: Green Building Methods 139
Chapter 8: Framing Things Up 141
Chapter 9: Natural Building Methods 167
Chapter 10: Manufactured Building Methods 199
Part IV: Green Building Systems and Site Planning 213
Chapter 11: Energy Systems 215
Chapter 12: Heating and Cooling Systems 239
Chapter 13: Water and Waste Systems 261
Chapter 14: Landscaping and Site Planning: Going Green in the Great Outdoors 281
Part V: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 15: Ten Common Myths about Green Building and Remodeling 307
Chapter 16: Ten Green Things to Do on Every New-Home Project 313
Chapter 17: Ten Green Materials You Can’t Live Without 321
Chapter 18: Ten Green Things You Can Do in Your Home Right Now 327
Appendix: Resources 335
Index 343
Про автора
Eric Corey Freed teaches sustainable design at the Academy of Art University and the University of Claifornia, Berkeley. He sits on the board of numerous environmentally focused nonprofits and museums.
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