false 158321 1 <p>Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new-home construction. But renovations can be fraught with unintended consequences like indoor air pollution. How do you remodel in a healthy, environmentally friendly way?</p><p><i>Green Remodeling</i> is a comprehensive guide. It first points out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are responsible for 40% of worldwide energy flow and material use; so how you remodel can make a difference. Upgrading furnaces, cabinets and toilets means less fossil fuel pollution, reduced resource depletion and fewer health risks. Green remodeling is more energy-efficient, more resource-conserving, healthier for occupants and creates buildings that are more affordable to build, operate and maintain.</p><p>The book then discusses simple green renovation solutions for homeowners, focusing on key aspects of the building, including foundations, framing, plumbing, windows, heating and finishes. Room by room, it outlines the intricate connections that make the house work as a system. For example, how new windows may affect the structure and mechanical systems of the rooms below, the health of the family and the future of old-growth forests. Then, in an easy-to-read format complete with checklists, personal stories, expert insights and an extensive resource list, it covers easy ways to save energy, conserve natural resources and protect the health of loved ones. Addressing all climates, this is a perfect resource for conventional homeowners, as well as for architects and remodeling contractors.</p><p><b>David Johnston</b> was named one of the top 50 remodelers in the U.S. in 1990. He developed the first green remodeling program in the U.S. and is creating a national green certification program for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. <b>Kim Master</b> is a green building consultant. Both are from Boulder, Colorado.</p> 152801 1 9 2004 Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time total:16|5:2|4:5|3:6|2:3| 16 54 47 4 3 0 false false Sat Jan 31 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 12 17:41:34 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 07 07:30:01 -0800 2009 more...]]> 0 0 false false Wed Nov 26 07:20:59 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 26 07:21:28 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005 Sat Nov 17 07:21:20 -0800 2007 Sat Nov 17 07:22:55 -0800 2007 4 0 false false Thu Sep 18 19:30:40 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 18 19:30:40 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Oct 24 15:37:24 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 24 15:37:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jul 17 01:42:26 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 01:42:26 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jul 06 18:59:03 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 06 18:59:08 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Tue Jun 23 15:59:01 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 22 16:12:16 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jun 04 13:09:09 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 04 13:09:09 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun May 17 16:58:32 -0700 2009 Sun May 17 16:58:32 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun May 10 19:30:42 -0700 2009 Sun May 10 19:30:42 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri May 08 21:03:22 -0700 2009 Fri May 08 21:03:22 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Thu May 07 13:32:46 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 13:32:46 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue May 05 12:33:27 -0700 2009 Tue May 05 12:33:32 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Apr 16 18:05:49 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 18:05:49 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Apr 05 13:55:35 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 05 13:55:51 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Mar 28 15:02:07 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 15:02:16 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Mar 11 13:06:55 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 13:06:55 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Feb 03 12:48:49 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 12:48:49 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jan 02 20:47:14 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 02 20:47:16 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=158321