The Green Home: A Decision Making Guide for Owners and Builders

By Lynn Underwood

Book Overview

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. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(TM). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428377093
• ISBN13: 9781428377097
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"