Green Building Products, 3rd Edition: The Greenspec Guide to Residential Building Materials

by Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn
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Published by: New Society Publishers
Publish Date: December 31, 2007
Print ISBN: 0865716005
Filesize: 9.75 MB
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Interest in sustainable, green building practices is greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthy, safe, beautiful, and efficient. In these pages are descriptions and manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials. All phases of residential construction, from sitework to flooring to renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by function, and each chapter begins with a discussion of key environmental considerations and what to look for in a green product. Over 40 percent revised, this updated edition includes over 120 new products.