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Building a Sustainable Home: Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth, and Soul,New
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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.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 differenceand that is soulnourishing.The green building movement has produced hundreds of howto 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. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.
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- Q: What topics does 'Building a Sustainable Home' cover? A: The book covers various aspects of sustainable home building, including choosing windows, insulation, appliances, lighting, and the use of FSC certified wood and reclaimed materials.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Building a Sustainable Home' is Melissa Rappaport Schifman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 21, 2018.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Building a Sustainable Home'? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone remodeling an existing home? A: Yes, the book is designed for both new home builders and those undertaking minor remodels.
- Q: What are the three main reasons to go green according to the author? A: The three main reasons to go green are for our health, for our wealth, and for our soul.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice for budgeting? A: Yes, the author shares practical advice to help homeowners prioritize their decisions against a budget.
- Q: Is the book considered new or used? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an illustrated edition.