Building Eco-Friendly House Books

16 December 2008 No Comment

Living Like Ed: A Guide To The Eco-Friendly Life

Quick fixes to longterm strategies.

From quick fixes to longterm strategies, Ed Begley Jr. draws on his 30 years of eco-conscious living to offer practical ideas for making positive changes for the environment — without compromising aesthetics or comfort. The guide is packed with tips, from obvious to ingenious, that will help you live green, responsibly and well. 240 pages, softcover. USA.

Choosing Green

The Homebuyer’s Guide to Good Green home.

Energy-efficient, nontoxic, healthy homes are the hottest trend in the building industry, with more green homes being built than ever before. Here’s what you need to know — what to ask the builder, which rating systems to trust, how to find homes on the market and more. Green-building expert Jerry Yudelson’s tables, charts, maps, score sheets and checklists
make this the ultimate resource on the subject. 224 pages, softcover. USA.

Green Building Products

A great resource for homeowners, contractors and architects.

Renovation just got a little less stressful with Green Remodeling. A great resource for homeowners, contractors and architects, this book features simple solutions for remodeling a home room by room to make it more energy-efficient, resource-conserving and health-conscious. Its
easy-to-read format offers complete checklists, expert insights and an extensive resource list. By David Johnston and Kim Master. 368 pages,

softcover. Canada.