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Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies


Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies


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von: Eric Corey Freed

15,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 09.02.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781118051863
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 384

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Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? <i>Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies</i> is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home—even a green home—uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion. <p>You’ll start by identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and construction sites. You’ll weigh the pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in your venture? We’ll help you do that, too. This book will also help you discover how to:</p> <ul> <li>Understand the lifecycle of building materials</li> <li>Choose the right system for your green building project</li> <li>Put together a green team</li> <li>Work within your budget</li> <li>Use green building methods and sustainable systems</li> <li>Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste</li> <li>Refinish old fixtures and materials</li> <li>Beware of asbestos and lead-paint hazards</li> <li>Avoid costly mistakes</li> </ul> <p>Complete with lists of ten green things to do on <i>every</i> project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, <i>Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies</i> is your one-stop guide to planning and building the home you’ve always wanted.</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: The Need for Green 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Going Green 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Green Building in an Organically Grown Nutshell 27</p> <p>Chapter 3: Remodeling with a Green Eye 41</p> <p>Chapter 4: Working with Building Professionals 57</p> <p><b>Part II: Paying Attention to Material Matters 73</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Looking at a Material’s Life Cycle: From Cradle to Grave 75</p> <p>Chapter 6: Material Opportunities: From Cradle to Cradle 97</p> <p>Chapter 7: Green Finish and Construction Materials 109</p> <p><b>Part III: Green Building Methods 139</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Framing Things Up 141</p> <p>Chapter 9: Natural Building Methods 167</p> <p>Chapter 10: Manufactured Building Methods 199</p> <p><b>Part IV: Green Building Systems and Site Planning 213</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Energy Systems 215</p> <p>Chapter 12: Heating and Cooling Systems 239</p> <p>Chapter 13: Water and Waste Systems 261</p> <p>Chapter 14: Landscaping and Site Planning: Going Green in the Great Outdoors 281</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 305</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Common Myths about Green Building and Remodeling 307</p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Green Things to Do on Every New-Home Project 313</p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Green Materials You Can’t Live Without 321</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Green Things You Can Do in Your Home Right Now 327</p> <p>Appendix: Resources 335</p> <p>Index 343</p>
<b>Eric Corey Freed</b> teaches sustainable design at the Academy of Art University and the University of Claifornia, Berkeley. He sits on the board of numerous environmentally focused nonprofits and museums.
<b>Reduce waste, speed construction, and save money</b> <p><b>The fun and easy way® to plan and build your dream green home</b></p> <p>Want to build responsibly and help preserve the environment? This friendly, step-by-step guide introduces you to every facet of green building and remodeling, from sizing up construction sites and selecting materials to working with green professionals, reducing energy and water use, and weighing the pros and cons of popular green building methods.</p> <p><b>Discover how to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Identify green materials</p> </li> <li> <p>Put together a team of green professionals</p> </li> <li> <p>Work within your budget</p> </li> <li> <p>Use green building methods and sustainable systems</p> </li> <li> <p>Avoid costly mistakes</p> </li> </ul>

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