| | |  | Home Decor | Home » » Good Green Kitchens | | | | | | | Description: | | The Ultimate Resource for Creating a Beautiful, Healthy, Eco-Friendly Kitchen. | | | Features: | |
• How to Remodel Your Kitchen with Earth Friendly Materials
• Create Better Homes for a Healthier Planet
• Save Energy and Natural Resources
• Profiles Many Eco-friendly Homes
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Jennifer Roberts | | Hardcover:
| 176 pages | | Publisher:
| Gibbs Smith | | Publication Date:
| May 23, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1586857002 | | Package Length:
| 10.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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 A Must Have book for anyone considering a new kitchenJun 07, 2010
If you or anyone you know is in the process of remodeling your kitchen or building a new house, make sure you get this book first. It's filled with beautiful designs and ideas that help you create a working kitchen that is both green and user friendly.
It should be required reading for anyone going to design school or working as an Architect.
I loved reading it and learning of all the latest gadgets that not only help conserve but show me whats capable for when I rebuild my next kitchen
Loved the book!
Thanks
Pat Bonish[...]
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Green design anyone can affordJan 24, 2008
Planning a kitchen remodel is overwhelming--there are thousands of choices you have to make about every little detail. And on top of that, you have to worry about whether the products you use will destroy forests, contribute to our fuel dependency, pollute, off-gas, etc.
This book does an excellent job of making the decisions simpler. During a time when every company is marketing themselves as green, this book provides a neutral resource for assessing the environmental impact of each of the items you purchase. It also covers the even greener option of re-using and re-purposing items for your kitchen, saving money and reducing your footprint. The pictures of the kitchens prove that a green kitchen can be beautiful and a joy to work in.
A reviewer claimed that this book is "greenwashing" but that word has clearly been misapplied. This book sticks to the subject at hand and doesn't get off topic telling you how to cook and eat and live your life--that's a plus.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Green is beautifulJan 09, 2008
... and so is this book. It's packed with beautiful kitchens and guidelines on choosing the greenest items for your reno or build. Green includes considering the manufacture, transport, durability, recyclability and health effects of the materials or appliances.
There are 5 sections: an overview lays down general principles and considerations for affordability. Ch. 2 considers Flooring, Ch 3.is Storage (cabinets etc.), Ch. 4 is Counters and Walls. For each there is a table summarizing the pros and cons of the options, as well as more detailed text that will explain how it's made, if it can be recycled, whether it presents health concerns, etc. I found this text to be quite comprehensive. The final section considers energy use by major appliances (fridge, freezer, cookers, hood ventilation), water use (dishwashers, sinks, water heating, filtration and gray water), and cleaning (recycling, garbage, compost, and cleaners). There are sources listed in each section.
The only annoying thing was that a few brands seemed to be "pushed" -- mentioned with great frequency in picture captions and text. Perhaps that reflects the lack of competing green brands, however.
Bottom line: definitely worth getting if you are doing a kitchen reno or building a new house.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Best green kitchen resourceSep 20, 2007
I found Good Green Kitchens to be an excellent resource. The information is comprehensive, unbiased, and clearly presented. It's also a great read and beautifully put together. The mix of reference information, case studies, and design tips works very well. I think that the quality of content is far better than most other home design books.
4 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good Green KitchensMay 07, 2007
Anyone planning a "green" kitchen remodel will find this book very helpful.
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