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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Schifman, Melissa Rappaport.     Subjects     Ecological houses -- Design and construction.     Ecological houses -- Economic aspects.     Sustainable architecture.     Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System -- Economic aspects.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Schifman, Melissa Rappaport.       by title:      Building a sustainab...       by call number:      728.047 S333b     Search the Web     Schifman, Melissa Rappaport.     Ecological houses -- Design and construction.     Ecological houses -- Economic aspects.     Sustainable architecture.     Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System -- Economic aspects.       MARC Display

Building a sustainable home : practical green design choices for your health, wealth, and soul / Melissa Rappaport Schifman ; foreword by Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA. by Schifman, Melissa Rappaport. Skyhorse Publishing, 2018. Call #: 728.047 S333b Subjects Ecological houses -- Design and construction.   Ecological houses -- Economic aspects.   Sustainable architecture.   Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System -- Economic aspects. ISBN:  9781510733442 (pbk.) Description:  viii, 216 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary:  "The green building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. The Sustainable Home serves this need, as it is written by a sustainability advisor and financial advisor who has personally directed the building and LEED certification of her own home. Here, she shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living. Whether the reader is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green: For Our Health: By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. For Our Wealth: By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water and electricity, we reduce our monthly utility bills and ongoing maintenance expenses. For Our Soul: Collectively doing the right thing for our planet does make a difference--and that is soul-nourishing. Learn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable." Other authors:  Fisher, Thomas, 1953- Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 728.047 S333b Core Collection - Adult Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Sackville Public Library Adult Nonfiction 728.047 S333b Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Sackville Public Library Adult Nonfiction 728.047 S333b Adult books Checked out Jul 02, 2024 Add Copy to MyList

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