num_pages: 336
description: A thorough informative and up-to-date reference on green sustainable and energy-efficient home construction that clarifies definitions of green and sustainable and guides builders and architects through the process of new or remodel green construction including issues of site landscaping durability and energy-efficiency. It starts with clear explanations of the concepts and fundamentals of green healthy and energy-efficient construction and walks the reader through the entire construction process injecting expert advice at every decision point. Construction techniques materials and products are thoroughly explained making the often vaguely understood concepts cleanly understandable. The book gives builders and architects the tools to respond to growing requests from homeowners for green and energy-efficient houses whether new or remodeled. Homeowners can use the book to understand the concepts process and options whether they're doing it themselves or working with a professional.
language: English
title: Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction
publisher: Taunton Press