Architect John Hermannsson, a specialist in environmentally sound building practices, created this resource guide to help everyone involved in home building - builders, architects, and homeowners - find the facts needed to make informed decisions about environmentally sensitive design and construction. Inside this book, you will find approximately 600 "green" building materials succinctly described. This guide includes both structural and finish materials, such as recycled lumber, natural-fiber carpeting, low-toxic adhesives, and resource-efficient appliances. All of the products are organized by construction divisions and are extensively cross-referenced so you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for.
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Green Building Resource Guide is the first truly comprehensive resource guide for environmentally friendly building materials. It includes both structural and finish materials such as recycled lumber, natural-fiber carpeting, low-toxic adhesives, and energy- and resource-efficient appliances. Author John Hermannsson rates and compares the materials against more commonly known examples and lists manufacturers and suppliers, along with their phone numbers. Whether building a home or remodeling, Green Building Resource Guide is an essential source for anyone who wants to proceed the Earth-friendly way. Who doesn't?
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Architect John Hermannsson, a specialist in environmentally sound building practices, created this resource guide to help everyone involved in home building - builders, architects, and homeowners - find the facts needed to make informed decisions about environmentally sensitive design and construction. Inside this book, you will find approximately 600 "green" building materials succinctly described. This guide includes both structural and finish materials, such as recycled lumber, natural-fiber carpeting, low-toxic adhesives, and resource-efficient appliances. All of the products are organized by construction divisions and are extensively cross-referenced so you can quickly and easily find what you are looking for.
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Dynamite book on green building materials,
By Daniel Chiras (Author of The Solar House, Superbia!, and EcoKids, Evergreen, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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This is an outstanding book for those interested in researching a wide assortment of green building materials from roofing materials to lumber to structural insulated panels. It's by far the best book on the subject. This book list sources and lots of other useful information on hundreds of products. I found the cost figures especially useful. It does what it sets out to do admirably well. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in green building and hope the author and publisher will update it periodically!
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the best all in one product search. with a price index number to compare conventional products with the green alternative. this helps clients to make the best economical decision. this books needs an update, or a website.
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From page 4 on to the last page, all this book has is a list of products, their manufacturers and a one paragraph description of the product. This might be valuable to some people, but for those of us looking for a guide on building green, this book is disappointing.
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Bioengineering approach to utilizing nature to stabilize steep embankments and to reduce erosion along riverbanks and ocean beaches. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
select heart redwood, gas tank water heater, nonprofit distributor, electricity than incandescent bulbs, top latex, ozone generation equipment, renewable resource harvested, recycled tire rubber, salvaged building materials, harvested hardwood, economy tile, red oak flooring, residential furnace, recycled newsprint, resilient vinyl flooring, fiberglass batt, slate roofing tiles, harvested sources, chemically sensitive people, lumber salvaged, cellulose insulation, plastic lumber, stick framing, carpet underlayment, recycled rubber Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Price Index Number, Price Index Standard, Benjamin Moore, San Diego, United States, New York, San Francisco, American Olean, West Trenton, Green Building Resource Guide, East Coast, Eco Design, Georgia-Pacific Corp, Katella Ave, Los Angeles, Natural Choice, Plan Piloto, Rainforest Action Network, Rainforest Alliance, Resource Conservation Tech, Rufina Circle, Twin Falls, Yanesha Co-op, American Sprayed Fibers, Conklin's Authentic Antique Barnwood New!
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Bioengineering approach to utilizing nature to stabilize steep embankments and to reduce erosion along riverbanks and ocean beaches. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
select heart redwood, gas tank water heater, nonprofit distributor, electricity than incandescent bulbs, top latex, ozone generation equipment, renewable resource harvested, recycled tire rubber, salvaged building materials, harvested hardwood, economy tile, red oak flooring, residential furnace, recycled newsprint, resilient vinyl flooring, fiberglass batt, slate roofing tiles, harvested sources, chemically sensitive people, lumber salvaged, cellulose insulation, plastic lumber, stick framing, carpet underlayment, recycled rubber Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Price Index Number, Price Index Standard, Benjamin Moore, San Diego, United States, New York, San Francisco, American Olean, West Trenton, Green Building Resource Guide, East Coast, Eco Design, Georgia-Pacific Corp, Katella Ave, Los Angeles, Natural Choice, Plan Piloto, Rainforest Action Network, Rainforest Alliance, Resource Conservation Tech, Rufina Circle, Twin Falls, Yanesha Co-op, American Sprayed Fibers, Conklin's Authentic Antique Barnwood New!
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