Green Home

Author : Anders Røyneberg
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781787136212

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Green Home by Anders Røyneberg Pdf

Green Home explains how to 'green up' your life with an array of houseplants, and has been a bestseller in author Anders Royneberg's home country of Norway. Living with plants can enliven and enrich your surroundings, promoting feelings of relaxation and well-being. But where to start with curating that vital indoor collection? Green Home features all the green plants Anders has collected in his own apartment of 50 square meters – over 100 plants – and how this inspires him towards greener, more balanced living. With a guide to houseplant types, hints and tips on how to get your plants to thrive and also on how to integrate them into your home décor scheme, it’s a plant book with added personality.

Author : Nancy Birtwhistle
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781529049732

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Clean & Green by Nancy Birtwhistle Pdf

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now. From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.

Author : Kimberly Delaney
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Green products
ISBN : 9781599217505

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Clean Home Green Home by Kimberly Delaney Pdf

"Cleaning your home without harsh toxic chemicals is rapidly becoming the new standard ... The first such reference created for visual learners, this book shows what you really need to do to get rid of germs with both safety and the environment in mind ... More than 450 photos. Room-by-room advice: kitchens, baths, bedrooms; Green quick-cleaning techniques; Cleaning product recipes"--Publisher description.

Author : Alex Wilson
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550923483

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Your Green Home by Alex Wilson Pdf

A guide to designing and building the environmentally friendly, energy efficient home of your dreams. More and more homeowners today want houses that are healthy to live in and cause minimal damage to the environment. That’s what green building is all about. Your Green Home is written for homeowners planning a new home—whether you are working with an architect or builder, or serving as your own general contractor. Intended to improve the overall environmental performance of new houses being built, the book sets out to answer some of the big-picture questions relating to having a home designed and built-and getting what you want. Your Green Home covers: Home location and its relationship to the community Site design Construction systems Building design to optimize energy performance Renewable energy systems Material selection Indoor environmental quality Water efficiency Material selection Written by the founder of BuildingGreen—North America’s premier green building authority—this book will prove useful not only to future homeowners, but also to designers and builders seeking to meet this demand. Building professionals well-versed in green building may find this a useful book to give to potential clients to convey the scope and principles of green building.

Author : David Johnston,Scott Gibson
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 9781561589739

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Green from the Ground Up by David Johnston,Scott Gibson Pdf

"Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. They begin with down-to-earth explanations of green building basics and move on to site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality -- detailing along the way every step in design and construction, from framing to finishes" -- back cover.

Author : Saranne Taylor
Publisher : Young Architect
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778714527

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Green Homes by Saranne Taylor Pdf

"How can we protect the environment when we build homes? What kinds of recycled materials can builders use to make homes green? Are there any Earth-friendly ways to heat and cool buildings? An architect's notebook helps answer these questions and more in Green Homes."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Stephen Snyder
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781423610380

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New Green Home Solutions: Renewable Household Energy and Sustainable Living by Stephen Snyder Pdf

Green living begins at home, and New Green Home Solutions tells you how. Most of the energy-derived pollution we produce comes as a direct result of our homes - how we heat them, how we cool them, how we keep them well-lit and full of things that make our lives so comfortable. The good news is that we have tremendous power to create change. Renewable energy design, better insulation and more efficient appliances could reduce energy demands by 60 to 80 percent. By embracing conservation and renewable energy, we can win our energy independence and help save the planet. Dave Bonta, president and founder of USA Solar Stores, the largest alternative energy retailer in the Northeast, has written about alternative energy and sustainable living for Green Living, Back Home Magazine, Alternative Energy Retailer and The Vermont Guardian. Bonta has studied renewable energy and energy efficiency for more than twenty years, is a frequent speaker at major green energy conferences across America and is a tireless advocate for green living. Also president of BioQuantum, Inc., a bio-fuels company, Bonta is the creator of BackHome chapters in America and is president of a renewable energy community organization, The Sustainable Valley Group. Stephen Snyder, communications director for USA Solar Stores, left New York City in 1995 to start an organic herb farm in Vermont with his wife, Melissa. He holds a degree in radio, television and motion picture communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has broad experience in communications, public affairs, and media relations. He also works as a freelance writer and has published The Brewmaster's Bible (HarperCollins), The Beer Companion (Simon & Schuster) and The Brewmaster's Recipe Manual.

Author : Miki Cook,Doug Garrett
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550925739

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Green Home Building by Miki Cook,Doug Garrett Pdf

A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget. According to conventional wisdom, building a green home is an expensive endeavor. The standard approach treats green as an add-on, tacking "premium" products, finishes, and equipment onto a traditional home design. As a result, many green home projects end up over budget or fail to achieve their environmental and performance goals. Green Home Building explodes the myth that green homes have to cost more. Using proven methods based on applied building science, the authors show how to: Lower base construction costs to provide funding for high performance upgrades Achieve a net-zero energy home, including "zero-ing" water, waste, carbon, and associated costs within fifteen years Live affordably into the future, despite anticipated rising costs for fuel, water, materials, taxes, and health care This comprehensive guide to building green on any budget defines the strategies that maximize the return on green investments. Written for anyone who has ever been swayed by the argument that the price tag limits how green a home can be, Green Home Building is a must-read for builders, contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners. Miki Cook is a green building and sustainability consultant who has dedicated her career to educating contractors and the public on the strategies, methods, and benefits of green homes. Doug Garrett has trained thousands of homebuilders, architects, and sub-contractors to build energy-efficient homes using applied building science to improve comfort, durability, and healthfulness while meeting or exceeding the energy code.

Author : Art Smith
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781440307843

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Building Today's Green Home by Art Smith Pdf

Make Your Green Home a Reality! Building the right-sized green home involves making eco-smart decisions. In Building Today's Green Home, you will learn: • How to choose the correct location of your building lot and what is the optimum placement of your house to take advantage of solar energy • How to design the right-sized home for your needs now and in the future • What are the best sustainable construction materials to use for building your home • About the newest insulation materials and techniques • What HVAC units are the most efficient and are the best at saving energy • How to grade the building lot for natural sustainability The decisions you make today will have a huge impact on your future and the future of your children. And, building the right-sized energy-efficient home will free up investment capital for your retirement years.

Author : Woody Leonhard,Katherine Murray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470550151

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Green Home Computing For Dummies by Woody Leonhard,Katherine Murray Pdf

Make your computer a green machine and live greener at home and at work Get on board the green machine! Green home computing means making the right technology choice for the environment, whether it be a Windows-based or Mac-based computer and all the peripherals. In addition, it means learning how to properly and safely dispose of those items and how to use your computer to create a greener life at home and at work. Computer expert Woody Leonhard and green living guru Katherine Murray introduce you to the many green products that exist in the world of technology, including eco-friendly desktops, laptops, and servers; energy-efficient peripherals; and the numerous Web sites that offer advice on how to go green in nearly every aspect of your life. Bestselling author Woody Leonhard and green living guru Katherine Murray show you how to make your computer more eco-friendly Discusses buying a green computer and choosing eco-friendly peripherals Discover ways to manage your power with software and servers Provides helpful explanations that decipher how to understand your computer's power consumption With this invaluable insight, you'll discover that it actually is easy being green!

Author : Robin Stewart
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781863953238

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Australian Green Home and Garden by Robin Stewart Pdf

Australian Green Home & Gardenintroduces green alternatives, solutions to everyday household tasks that are effective, inexpensive and easy to apply. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and our fragile environment by taking the clean and green approach to modern living.

Author : Melissa Rappaport Schifman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781510733459

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Building a Sustainable Home by Melissa Rappaport Schifman Pdf

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. Here, Schifman 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.

Author : Sergi Costa Duran
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780061348266

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Green Homes by Sergi Costa Duran Pdf

GREEN HOMES presents the latest innovations in sustainable architecture in design. After an introductory interview with an international specialist in green building, the book features 35 projects, including houses, apartments, offices, sports facilities, and factories. It explores various aspects of green design, from its ecological and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: how much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it breaks down over time. Specific topics covered include climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. Each project contains photographs, floor plans and detailed drawings that illustrate certain sustainable features, revealing reveal how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years.

Author : Alan F. Simmons
Publisher : Appraisal Institute
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Ecological houses
ISBN : 1935328093

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An Introduction to Green Homes by Alan F. Simmons Pdf

Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Green Scene
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778702855

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Living Green at Home by Molly Aloian Pdf

Learn what you can do at home to live more environmentally friendly.