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Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time


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Whether because of changing lifestyles or simply because houses are becoming outdated, millions of North Americans are renovating their homes every year, spending more money annually on renovation than on new-home construction.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 remode… More >>

Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time

  1. #1 by H. Shiner on May 7, 2010 - 2:14 pm

    This book is amazing. I’m new to green building and reading this book gave me so much information on so many different things. I want to find other books like this!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  2. #2 by ALEXANDRA on May 7, 2010 - 2:22 pm

    IT’S GREAT TO HAVE A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ON GREEN BUILDING

    THAT IS WELL ORGANIZED, INSPIRING AND AN OUTSTANDING RESOURCE

    ON ALL ASPECTS OF A GREEN HOME! I LOVE THE CHECKLISTS! IT’S

    A MUST FOR EVERYONE’S GREEN LIBRARY!
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. #3 by Steven Leighton on May 7, 2010 - 4:07 pm

    I was surprised by the number of people giving 5 stars to this book. Then I noticed that most of them dated 2004.

    I am a builder and stood with this book for 15 minutes in a book store and that was enough. It seems to be a rehash of information from various sources, even free Federal resources, but lacked a comprehensive approach; mixing “green” any way the authors wanted.

    This is a problem with the industry where ‘green” is mixed with energy efficient is mixed with minimalism etc.

    The book never was good for a construction practitioner and now it’s ideas are way way out of date even for a home owner.
    Rating: 2 / 5

  4. #4 by L. Rovero on May 7, 2010 - 4:58 pm

    Great book, covers vast majority of important topics, and written by ex-contractor with real-world experience and building knowledge. Def recommend.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  5. #5 by Daniel Stih on May 7, 2010 - 7:09 pm

    A good reference book for any contractor new to green building.

    Explains the basics of indoor air pollution and how to choose different building materials that are both “green” and healthy. Broken down into different sections, i.e., the kitchen and bathroom for example makes it an easy to follow guide. The check-lists at the end of each chapter offer an easy way to make sure you’ve considered everything with the project.

    Dan Stih, author of Healthy Living Spaces: Top 10 Hazards Affecting Your Health.
    Rating: 4 / 5