false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181109414m/1114279.jpg 1114279 7 <I>The Natural House Book</I>, first published in 1989, originated the phrase "natural house" and established the presence of the Green movement in home design. Author David Pearson has updated and expanded this eco-aware homebuilder's classic with new resource listings, a new photo-essay in the introduction, and revised text describing the latest and best developments in natural construction.<p> The first part of the book deals with the interaction between the home and the external environment, the second part with the home's components, and the third part with the design of the living space itself. Throughout the book, well-drawn illustrations and numerous photographs show how enlightened home design makes Green living easier by encouraging builders and residents to take advantage of natural light and heat. They're also a powerful tool for convincing those who might not yet be committed to natural living, as many of the homes are luxurious and warm looking. (The natural bathrooms are so beautiful and comfortable, one can only wonder why anyone settles for the prefab "luxury master baths" that the construction industry pushes on new homebuilders.) It's truly a book that takes a larger view, appealing not only to those with fewer resources who have always wanted to live simply, but also to those who can afford to live where they want, in effect saying to them, "Our way is better--for the environment <I>and</I> for you." 1101278 1989 The New Natural House Book: Creating a Healthy, Harmonious, and Ecologically Sound Home total:19|5:7|4:10|3:2|2:0|1:0| 19 81 39 4 5 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Mar 11 21:47:45 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 21:48:26 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue May 05 13:21:16 -0700 2009 Thu Jan 29 12:46:33 -0800 2009 Tue May 05 13:21:16 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1999 Sun Dec 09 18:01:04 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 09 18:02:06 -0800 2007 5 0 false false Fri Apr 25 16:29:06 -0700 2008 Fri Apr 25 17:10:15 -0700 2008 ]]> 5 0 false false Thu Nov 05 04:50:11 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 05 04:50:11 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Oct 12 09:46:45 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 09:46:45 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Sep 09 12:19:32 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 09 12:19:32 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Aug 02 12:16:55 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 02 12:17:00 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Jul 31 18:47:10 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 31 18:47:10 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jul 17 01:42:14 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 01:42:14 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jul 10 01:29:02 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 10 01:29:02 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Feb 20 10:05:32 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 20 10:05:32 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sat Jan 31 11:01:48 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 31 11:01:48 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sat Jan 24 11:27:33 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 24 11:27:43 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Dec 13 17:11:00 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 13 17:47:05 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Mon Oct 27 17:14:33 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 27 17:14:35 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Fri Sep 19 22:28:43 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 19 22:28:43 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Thu Jul 24 13:55:14 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 24 13:55:14 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Jun 21 06:08:59 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 21 06:08:59 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Jun 21 06:08:18 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 21 06:08:18 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1114279