The tumultuous electricity market in California and the threat to markets across the U.S. have brought long-simmering concerns about energy efficiency to a full boil. People are wanting to take control of their personal energy situation rather than be victims to unknown and unfair market forces. But there's more than energy information available in these books. The full scope of environmentally-friendly construction practices can be found from straw bale to earth, from energy conservation to passive solar, from remote homes to large commercial buildings, from interiors to landscaping, from health to sustainability. All these topics are covered in the more than 160 books, videos and computer programs.
Some titles focus on large commercial buildings while others target single family homes.
The material in the Iris Catalog is selected for its accuracy and clarity. I look for books that are practical, accurate and attractive. You'll also find books in the Iris Catalog that are not available in large chain bookstores or online resellers. Because we are involved in the green building industry, we come into contact with small publishers and individual experts that self-publish. The online bookstore offers much more information about each title than will fit in a small printed piece, including a detailed description and a complete table of contents for each book.