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Whether you call it Green Building, Green Construction or Sustainable Building, it's where the new focus in building and renovation lies. Builders and home owners can focus on anything from using low VOC paint, higher R-value insulation and energy efficient appliances, to incorporating site selection, passive heating and cooling, solar and wind energy, heat sinks and use of sustainable, non-toxic materials. Builders who get up to speed with Green trends now will lead the market in green building and retrofitting. New technologies are being developed all the time which means expanding options for residential and commercial buildings and increasingly affordable prices. Green building used to be for the select few who both wanted to reduce their environmental impact and could afford it. Now that Green is mainstreaming, more information and building resources are available, affordable and in demand. |
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2012 Square foot prices for over 50 different types of green buildings, broken down by CSI division. Cost information for LEEDŽ certification, green roof design, and the goals of other LEEDŽ certified builders throughout the U.S. | | Hundreds of clear full-color photos illustrate every aspect of building green. This is a must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive and offer their customers the latest ideas for energy efficiency. |
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Must-Have Green Building Guide shows how to minimize building loads, improve indoor air quality, and maximize solar energy use. Explains alternative wall systems, insulation techniques, duct design, window selection, lighting alternatives, HVAC energy solutions, solar water heater and heat recovery ventilation, and more! Includes Marketing Information. | | Know the strengths and limitations of building materials BEFORE you use them on your next job! This book helps you with both traditional and "green" jobs, and is a must-have resource if you're going choose the right materials the first time. More and more customers want to use alternative materials for their homes and projects. You can benefit from being the only builder in your area that knows about them. Includes Manhour Estimates. |
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What if you could build or retrofit a home so that it stays comfortable during all seasons without an energy bill? Now You Can. Filled with full-color drawings, diagrams and photos. This book shows you how to build zero-energy homes at affordable prices. | | Here's a practical guide for contractors on how to keep moisture out of a house. It includes a comprehensive troubleshooting guide, including advice for dealing with mold and rot. |
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Achieve superior energy performance in all your projects. This all-star team of national building and energy experts is here to help you understand energy-efficient construction methods and apply them to your new construction and remodeling projects. | ||
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