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Green. It conjures images of a meadow in spring for some, and the color of money for others. What does “green” have to do with our homes? In essence, green building-or sustainable building-means being smart about how we use energy, water, and building materials so that we can live well without needlessly damaging the environment. Creating a good green home isn’t just about conservation, about using less or saving more-although that’s certainly part of it. It’s about… More >>
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This book gives a good understanding of what it means to be “green”. Great examples of homes and “greenability” for all levels.
If you are interested in learning about the different meanings of being green at the residential level, this is a great starting point.
There are books that will go into a lot more detail around specific areas, so it depends on if you are looking for a go over or deep details.
Rating: 3 / 5
LOTS OF USEABLE INFO HERE. THE CHAPTERS ARE SHORT, PUNCHY AND INFORMATIVE AND THE TEXT NEVER BECOMES TEDIOUS. THE BOOK IS VERY EASY ON THE EYES WITH EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND A COLORFUL, MODERN FORMAT THAT REALLY HOLDS YOUR ATTENTION. I FOUND LOTS OF GOOD HOME IDEAS BOTH “GREEN” AND OTHERWISE. I WOULD CERTAINLY RECOMMEND “GOOD GREEN HOMES” AS A GIFT FOR ANYONE WITH ANY KIND OF INTEREST IN HOUSES.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is a gift to the Earth and to so many of the people who inhabit it! Good Green Homes is educational and practical in an amazingly palatable way…that is to say, it is most enjoyable reading; and at the end one is so much wiser than when one began. It is a visual feast. The concept of environmentally sensitive choices in every aspect of the home is brought to the whole spectrum of the population, from new construction to renters to “what can I do with what I’ve got.” This book is beautiful, user friendly and, above all, inspirational. I kept saying, “I can do that! I can take that action. I can make a difference, and I want to!” Bravo!
Rating: 5 / 5
I loved this book! I am planning to remodel my arts and crafts bungalow, and I want the remodel to be as green as possible. I read Ms. Roberts’ book from cover to cover and found it to be more than helpful. It was informative, fun to read and the pictures are beautiful. I highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Whether you’re building a home, remodeling a home or just want to do your part in making your apartment a little greener, you should pick up this book. Aside from being drop-dead gorgeous to look at, you will find it full of really simple but effective ways to make your home greener. Jennifer Roberts has transformed formerly arcane green building principles into solutions and ideas that almost anyone can incorprate into their homes. Her message is that everyone can take small steps toward greener homes. If everyone took one small step, imagine how much cleaner and greener our world would be. Reading this book should be your first small step.
Rating: 5 / 5