Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy and Energy-efficient Home Construction : a Builder's Guide
- ISBN-10
- 156158973X
- ISBN-13
- 9781561589739
- Category
- Buildings
- Pages
- 330
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taunton Press
- Authors
- David Johnston, Scott Gibson
Description
Highlighted by more than 350 full-color photographs and illustrations, a comprehensive study of sustainable, energy-efficient, and healthful home construction offers a detailed explanation of green building fundamentals that covers such topics as site planning, materials selection, efficient energy alternatives, indoor air quality, and more at every stage in the construction process, from framing to finishes. Original.
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