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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.
Product
Benefits:
- written
by an experienced code official who tactfully integrates the
International Code Council (ICC) Codes and the National
Green Building Standard (NAHB) with green home building
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checklists for both air sealing measures and ensuring
building code compliance provide practical worksheets that
readers can apply to real-world scenarios
- detailed
color photographs illustrate key concepts and help readers
to visualize various green building components
- valuable
appendices delineate several "how to" references, offering
additional resources that will supplement the information
provided in the book
- provides
more explanation of the benefits of green building than any
other book on the market
- features
latest in methods and materials
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