Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 417 pages) : illustrations |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Vendor-supplied metadata. |
Summary |
According to conventional wisdom, building a green home is an expensive endeavor. The standard approach treats green as an add-on, tacking "premium" products, finishes, and equipment onto a traditional home design. As a result, many green home projects end up over budget or fail to achieve their environmental and performance goals. Green Home Building. |
Contents |
Section one Show Me the Money. Location, Location, Location -- Size Matters -- Design, Design, Design: Everything You Need to Know -- Building Products and Materials: Shades of Green -- Construction Waste: The 8,000-Pound Gorilla of Cost Savings -- Equipment and Systems -- Health and Environment -- Outdoor Living -- Green Bling -- Keeping It Green. |
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Section two Getting to Zero. The Zero Energy Capable Home Model -- Net Zero Water -- Zero Waste -- Zero Your Carbon Footprint -- Zero Cost Premium. |
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Ecological houses -- Design and construction.
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Ecological houses -- Economic aspects.
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House construction -- Environmental aspects.
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Dwellings -- Energy conservation.
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ARCHITECTURE -- Buildings -- Residential.
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HOUSE & HOME -- Design & Construction.
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Added Author |
Garrett, Doug (Building consultant), author.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Cook, Miki. Green home building. Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers, 2014 9780865717794 (DLC) 2014486004 (OCoLC)870289223 |
ISBN |
9781550925739 (electronic bk.) |
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1550925733 (electronic bk.) |
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