Toward a Zero Energy Home: A Complete Guide to Energy Self-Sufficiency at Home
- ISBN-10
- 1600851436
- ISBN-13
- 9781600851438
- Category
- House & Home
- Pages
- 250
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Authors
- David Johnston, Scott Gibson
Description
The authors of "Green from the Ground Up" explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses. With unequaled knowledge and a passion for the subject, the authors walk readers through the process of building and living in a truly green home.
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