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020			_a9781510733442 (paperback)
040			_aAPU _benglish _cAPU _dSY
050		4	_aNA7117.3 _b.S35 2018
100	1		_aSchifman, Melissa Rappaport _eauthor. _949532
245	1	0	_aBuilding a sustainable home : _bpractical green design choices for your health, wealth, and soul / _cMelissa Rappaport Schifman, forward by Thomas Fisher.
264		4	_aNew York : _bSkyhorse Publishing, _c©2018.
300			_aviii, 216 pages : _bcolor illustrations, color maps ; _c26 cm.
505			_aPrologue. Introduction ; All about LEED Part I: For our health. Clean water ; Clear air ; Clean house Part II: For our wealth. Energy ; Water efficiency ; Durability Part III: For our soul. Materials ; Landscaping ; Location Epilogue. The worst green decisions we made ; The bottom line ; Beyond LEED : moonshot The LEED checklist
520			_a"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."--Publisher's website
650		0	_aArchitecture durable _vHandbooks and manuals _xEcological houses Design and construction _xEcological houses Economic aspects _949533
650		0	_aSustainable architecture _vhandbooks _vmanuals (instructional materials) _949534
650		0	_aLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System Economic aspects _949535
700	1		_aFisher, Thomas, _eforward. _949536
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