Description: Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. They begin with down-to-earth explanations of green building basics and move on to site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes.A must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive, Green from the Ground Up is also a remarkable resource for homeowners who require the clearest and most thorough green building information available. This thorough, informative, and up-to-date reference on environmentally conscious, energy-efficient home construction gives builders and architects the tools to respond to growing requests from homeowners for green houses Includes bibliographical references and indexIntroduction -- Green building basics -- The house as a system -- Planning and design -- Foundations -- Framing -- Roofs and attics -- Windows and doors -- Plumbing -- Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning -- Electrical -- Insulation -- Siding and decking -- Solar energy -- Indoor air quality -- Interior finishes -- Landscaping -- Afterword
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit Type: Unit
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Personalized: No
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
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Book Title: Green from the Ground Up : Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.7 in
Publication Year: 2008
Topic: Design & Construction, Sustainable Living, Environmental / General, Sustainability & Green Design
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Architecture, House & Home
Item Weight: 22.8 Oz
Item Length: 9.5 in
Author: Scott Gibson, David Johnston
Item Width: 6.8 in
Book Series: Builder's Guide Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback