Building a Sustainable Home : : Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth, and Soul

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Call Number: 728.047 Sc, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Home & Garden / Sustainable Living / Schifman, Melissa
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Westgate Branch

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Prologue. Introduction ; All about LEED -- Part I: For our health. Clean water ; Clear air ; Clean house -- Part II: For our wealth. Energy ; Water efficiency ; Durability -- Part III: For our soul. Materials ; Landscaping ; Location -- Epilogue. The worst green decisions we made ; The bottom line ; Beyond LEED : moonshot -- The LEED checklist.
"The green building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. The Sustainable Home serves this need, as it is written by a sustainability advisor and financial advisor who has personally directed the building and LEED certification of her own home. Here, she shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living. Whether the reader is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green: For Our Health: By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. For Our Wealth: By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water and electricity, we reduce our monthly utility bills and ongoing maintenance expenses. For Our Soul: Collectively doing the right thing for our planet does make a difference--and that is soul-nourishing. Learn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable."--Publisher's website.

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