Green from the Ground Up Sustainable Healthy Energy-Efficient Home Construction

Description: Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. They begin with down-to-earth explanations of green building basics and move on to site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes.A must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive, Green from the Ground Up is also a remarkable resource for homeowners who require the clearest and most thorough green building information available. This thorough, informative, and up-to-date reference on environmentally conscious, energy-efficient home construction gives builders and architects the tools to respond to growing requests from homeowners for green houses Includes bibliographical references and indexIntroduction -- Green building basics -- The house as a system -- Planning and design -- Foundations -- Framing -- Roofs and attics -- Windows and doors -- Plumbing -- Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning -- Electrical -- Insulation -- Siding and decking -- Solar energy -- Indoor air quality -- Interior finishes -- Landscaping -- Afterword

Price: 3 USD

Location: Miami, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-27T00:45:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD