Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies by Eric Corey Freed

Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies by Eric Corey Freed

Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies 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. 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: Understand the lifecycle of building materials Choose the right system for your green building project Put together a green team Work within your budget Use green building methods and sustainable systems Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste Refinish old fixtures and materials Beware of asbestos and lead–paint hazards Avoid costly mistakes Complete with lists of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your one–stop guide to planning and building the home you’ve always wanted.

Eric Corey Freed 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.

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ISBN 13	9780470175590
ISBN 10	0470175591
Titel	Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies
Autor	Eric Corey Freed
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-12-07
Seitenanzahl	384
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.