Green Restorations: Sustainable Building and Historic Homes
This wonderfully accessible, well-organized and informative book fills an important void in the marketplace of books; an invaluable resource.- Sarah Susanka, FAIA, architect and the author ofThe Not So Big HouseseriesGreen Restorationsshould be on the bookshelves of at least four groups: owners of historic homes, contractors, preservationists and architects. -  Donovan Rypkema, Principle, PlaceEconomics and author ofThe Economics of Historic PreservationAn incredibly useful tool for helping owners of older homes get the energy-efficiency they want without sacrificing the historic character they love. - Dwight Young, author ofSaving America's TreasuresSo you live in a historic home and want to turn it green while preserving its unique character? This book proffers tips (and secrets!) for rehabbing older homes, whether you just want to make a few adjustments or are looking to gut and renovate a decrepit domicile. After all, it’s almost always greener to recycle and repurpose rather than simply to ditch something because it’s outdated.Book Roundup, Sierra ClubGreen Restorationsis the first-ever book about renovating heritage homes in an Earth-friendly way. It is endlessly practical, with room-by-room advice and gorgeous photos, diagrams, and case studies. Written by an expert restoration contractor, this book has useful information on every page. -The David Suzuki Foundation