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| Authors: David Johnston, Scott Gibson
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 14513
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.8 x 1
ISBN: 156158973X
Dewey Decimal Number: 690.837
EAN: 9781561589739
ASIN: 156158973X
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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 Excellent overview! Great starting point! June 11, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a excellent overview and introduction to a very complex subject. The authors do a great job of explaining "Green" concepts and how they relate to all of the processes and systems in residential construction today. It's not really a "how-to", but that couldn't fit in one book. But it does outline all of the green technologies and choices available. "Green" is kind of a moving target. This book gives you the framework you need to figure out a "Green" approach to any project and all the information you need to get started finding the most appropriate systems and technologies. It's a great starting point, very well written, practical, and not a bit preachy.
Green From The Ground Up May 27, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
The book is terrific. It's crystal clear, comprehensive and absolutely practical. Plus it bears a special gift: a million great, color photos and illustrations. They're enormously helpful. David Johnston shows once again that he knows his subject inside and out. I don't know how this book can be topped.
 A Good Starting Point May 20, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
The information provided is pretty basic, and only covers a handful of green building products. It is a great starting point, and everyone should build foundations as stipulated by this book. I really believe that someone needs to create a series of books like this, but that are more regionally specific.
Green from the ground up May 18, 2008
This book is jam-packed with info! I know that I will be able to put it to good use when I construct my next house. Each topic is explained clearly and there is a review at the end of each section that revisits all of the high points. It's a book well worth having.
Russ May 8, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Excellent book for novice and professionals! I have attended three of the largest green building training programs(nationwide) and this book brings all of that training into a single, easy to understand source. As last years President of the Homebuilders Association of SW Colorado and member of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of Homebuilders...I am recommending this book to all of my associates!!
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