Green from the ground up : a builder's guide : sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction /
"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....
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newtown, CT :
Taunton Press,
c2008.
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| Summary: | "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." -- Cover description. |
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| Physical Description: | 330 pages : color illustration ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781561589739 (paperback) |