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Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room
at a Time
Green Remodeling is
a comprehensive
guide. It first points out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are
responsible for 40% of worldwide energy flow and material use; so how
you remodel can make a difference. Upgrading furnaces, cabinets and
toilets means less fossil fuel pollution, reduced resource depletion
and fewer health risks. Green remodeling is more energy-efficient, more
resource-conserving, healthier for occupants and creates buildings that
are more affordable to build, operate and maintain.
The book then discusses simple green
renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the
building, including foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating
and finishes. Room by room, it outlines the intricate connections that
make the house work as a system. For example, how new windows may
affect the structure and mechanical systems of the rooms below, the
health of the family and the future of old-growth forests. Then, in an
easy-to-read format complete with checklists, personal stories, expert
insights and an extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save
energy, conserve natural resources and protect the health of loved
ones. Addressing all climates, this is a perfect resource for
conventional homeowners, as well as for architects and remodeling
contractors.
About The
Authors
David Johnston was named one of the top 50 remodelers in the U.S. in
1990. He developed the first green remodeling program in the U.S. and
is creating a national green certification program for the National
Association of the Remodeling Industry. Kim Master is a green building
consultant. Both are from Boulder, Colorado.
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