The Green Home

What does a "green" home look like? What are its characteristics, and how can you ensure that you meet the highest green standards within a given budget? The answers to these questions and more are found in The Green Home, a book dedicated to teaching builders and homeowners alike about environmentally-friendly residential construction. This highly practical resource explores the very latest construction techniques, materials, processes, and green practices that will reduce the environmental impact of the building itself. Coverage ranges from air sealing measures and energy efficient practices to water conservation and the usage of natural materials, with a special focus on complying with zoning ordinances and building codes. With thorough explanations of the many benefits of green building, this is the perfect "nuts and bolts" guide to environmentally-sound homes.

ISBN 1428377093   Pages 304 ISBN13 9781428377097 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc   Weight (grammes) 520 Imprint Delmar Cengage Learning   Published in Clifton Park Format Paperback   Height (mm) 276 Publication date 24 Oct 2009   Width (mm) 214 DEWEY 728   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly, General

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