
Practical Green Remodeling
B. Katz(Author)
Taunton Press Inc
Published on 12. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-60085-088-2 (ISBN)
Description
Going green at home can seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. Do you sell everything (including the house) and start over, building and buying only eco-friendly, renewable goods? Or do you take the advice offered up in this smart and sensible book and remodel instead? Green building expert Barry Katz makes a compelling argument for remodelling, as he guides readers through what can be a perplexing and daunting process. Katz explains how different choices impact a home's overall green quotient, as well as its bottom line. Emphasising off-the-shelf materials, the book shows how homeowners of ordinary means can 'green up' a remodel, resulting in less waste, more energy-efficient homes, lower maintenance costs and healthier, more comfortable environments. This is an essential guide for anyone who has ever wanted to go green but wasn't sure where to begin.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Connecticut
United States
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
850 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60085-088-2 (9781600850882)
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Person
A leading proponent of green building, Barry Katz has more than 20 years' experience in new home construction and remodelling. His Connecticut business is exclusively dedicated to sustainable construction and green consulting. A LEED-accredited (The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System[trademark]) professional, Katz was the recipient of the 2007 HOBI Award for Best Green House from the Connecticut Association of Homebuilders.