Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies
By: Eric Corey Freed
Edition: Mini edition.
Series: For dummies; --For dummies
Published: 2010
Language: eng
Number of pages: 65
ISBN-13: 9781118042540; 9780470414347
Subjects: Building materials; Sustainable buildings; Environmental aspects; Sustainable construction; Design and construction
Description: "Your hands-on, practical guide to the materials and construction methods of green building Want to build responsibly and help preserve the environment? This friendly, step-by-step guide introduces you to key facets of green building and remodeling, from looking at long-term costs to working with green professionals to reducing energy and water use. Open the book and find: The benefits of going green; Green material substitutions; Where to locate green professionals; Ten green things you can do in your home today"--EBL.
Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Machine converted from non-AACR2, non-ISBD source record.
Table of contents: title: Introduction -- -- 1.; title: Going Green -- -- 2.; title: Remodeling with a Green Eye -- -- 3.; title: Working with Building Professionals -- -- 4.; title: Ten Green Things You Can Do in Your Home Right Now.