| | |  | Books | Home » » Good Green Homes | | | | | | | Description: | | The guide to creating better homes that are healthier to live in, easier on the environment, more valuable over the long- term, and more delightful to come home to. | | | Features: | |
• Creating Better Homes for a Healthier Planet
• Remodeling
• Home Profiles
• Energy Efficiency
• Landscaping
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Jennifer Roberts | | Hardcover:
| 160 pages | | Publisher:
| Gibbs Smith | | Publication Date:
| September 29, 2003 | | ISBN:
| 1586851799 | | Package Length:
| 10.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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 Mandatory Reading for the new builderJun 07, 2010
This book is loaded with top notch photographs of green designs that showcase what is capable of being used to build a new home, and keep it green.
Many think that the green revolution is an ugly one. Those who think that should buy this book and see what's available on the market to make all your neighbors jealous, yet keep your energy bill at a minimum!!
It made me look forward to building our next house. Normally something people dread
Perfect for any homeowner's libraryMar 18, 2010
GOOD GREEN HOMES: CREATING BETTER HOMES FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET pairs striking color photos with profiles of homes that are 'green' in energy consumption. From an eco-friendly addition to a historic home to cottages, vacation resorts, and even a neighborhood of green homes, this is packed with plans for any who would remodel, move into a new home, or build a new one. Tips to creating a green home covers all kinds of architectural styles and winning plans, perfect for any homeowner's library.
 Green Homes Are PossibleSep 25, 2008
This book gives a good understanding of what it means to be "green". Great examples of homes and "greenability" for all levels.
If you are interested in learning about the different meanings of being green at the residential level, this is a great starting point.
There are books that will go into a lot more detail around specific areas, so it depends on if you are looking for a go over or deep details.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 A good start...Jan 18, 2007
This is an excellent book for those seeking an introduction to environmentally sound home building. There are many good general points and examples of green homes. It is short on details for actual designers but good for home builders who need to read this information desperately and stop building mega-mansions with 5 bedrooms for families with one kid.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Good bookJul 12, 2006
Doesn't give a detailed analysis of anything, but is a great tool for people wanting a basic understanding of green building, energy efficient techniques, etc.
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