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Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction
A thorough, informative, and up-to-date reference on green, sustainable and energy-efficient home construction that clarifies definitions of green and sustainable and guides builders and architects through the process of new or remodel green construction, including issues of site, landscaping, durability, and energy-efficiency. It starts with clear explanations of the conc...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
April 1st 2008
by Taunton
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This was a good introduction to the house as a whole system when it comes to green construction. All systems were covered, including passive solar design and solar energy devices, plumbing, and interior finishes. That said, it didn't cover individual sections as in depth as some green building books, for instance alternative construction methods such as hay bale, adobe bricks, etc. are sometimes mentioned but not really covered. That said, this is a good book for thinking about various approa...more
OK, I've done a lot of reading in preparation for building our house. This has been the most helpful thing I've found in book form. Some green books are too esoteric and full of black and white comparisons of good and bad materials or methods. This one is practical. It's far more nuanced in its approach, and actually helps you weigh the alternatives based on value for cost.
I appreciated the sections on insulation and ventilation the most. Also some nice detail on geothermal heat pump...more
I appreciated the sections on insulation and ventilation the most. Also some nice detail on geothermal heat pump...more
great, easy to read, lots of pictures. a good read for people inside and outside of the business of building.
The book that started my eco friendly life style and constant need to make everything energy efficient.
As others have commented, the book is geared toward builders but still reads simply enough for a layperson to understand. Even better, the book discusses alternatives for all regions and climates. Many guides to sustainable construction focus heavily or entirely on the cooler North. This offers the most information applicable to all climates and all building preferences.
LOVE this book. Great advice on how to build wise and sustainable without the emotional hysteria of other books on the topic. Honest look on why not everything called "green" is a good idea while always keeping the budget in mind. Recommend highly to anyone thinking of building a house that you want to last a long time.
Much more focused on new construction than retrofits of existing homes, so not really what I needed for information, but useful nonetheless. A real broad yet deep look, mainly at materials, but also at methods for design and construction.
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