Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are
becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their
homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on
new home construction. But renovations can be fraught with unintended
consequences like indoor air pollution. How do you remodel in a
healthy, environmentally friendly way?
Green Remodeling is a comprehensive guide. It first points
out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are responsible for 40% of
worldwide energy flow and material use; so how you remodel can make a
difference. Upgrading furnaces, cabinets and toilets means less fossil
fuel pollution, reduced resource depletion, and fewer health risks.
Green remodeling is more energy-efficient, more resource-conserving,
healthier for occupants and more affordable to create, operate and
maintain.
The book then discusses simple green renovation solutions for
homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building including
foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating and finishes. Room by
room, it outlines the intricate connections that make the house work as
a system. For example, how new windows may affect the structure and
mechanical systems of the rooms below, the health of the family, and
the future of old-growth forests. Then, in an easy-to-read format
complete with checklists, personal stories, expert insights and an
extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save energy, conserve
natural resources, and protect the health of loved ones. Addressing all
climates, this is a perfect resource for conventional homeowners, as
well as architects and remodeling contractors.
About the Contributor(s)
David Johnston
has been developing green building programs for the last 10 years.
Named one of the top 50 remodelers in the country by Remodeling
Magazine in 1990, he developed the first green remodeling program in
the country in Boulder, Colorado, trains remodelers across the US, and
is creating a national green certification program for the National
Association of the Remodeling Industry. He is President of What's
Working and Lightworks Construction, Inc. He is from Boulder, Colorado.
Kim Master is a Green Building Consultant and Senior
Associate with What's Working. She was previously Ecommerce/Project
Manager with Care2.com, the largest environmental website for healthy
living and a healthy planet. She is from Boulder, Colorado.
Paperback - 368 pages
Width: 7.5 Inches x Height: 9 Inches
Weight: 900 Grams
BISAC: HOUSE & HOME / Remodeling & Renovation
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9780865714984
Pub. Date: 2004-10-01
This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 28 May, 2008.
