Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time
Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new-home construction.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?\ Green Remodeling is a comprehensive guide. It first points out the advantages of remodeling. Buildings are responsible...
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An encyclopedic how-to of all you need to make your home green
ForewordCh. 1The story of my remodeling project11Ch. 2Affordable green dream37Ch. 3Working with building professionals47Ch. 4Building science basics : the physics you never wanted to know in high school67Ch. 5Changing the world77Ch. 6One room at a time133Ch. 7Job site and landscaping173Ch. 8Foundation183Ch. 9Structural framing191Ch. 10Exterior finish197Ch. 11Roofing205Ch. 12Plumbing215Ch. 13Electrical225Ch. 14Insulation233Ch. 15Solar energy243Ch. 16Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)255Ch. 17Water heating279Ch. 18Appliances289Ch. 19Interior materials/finishes295App. 1Indoor air pollutants319
