To have a home that’s more in touch with the earth, you don’t have to start from the ground up! It’s possible—and more environmentally friendly—to go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an award-winning architect and bestselling author, and Kelly Lerner, a world-famous innovator in the field of sustainable development, even the least mechanically inclined person can make a difference in his or her dwelling…and to the planet. The two have p (more…)
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I love this book
If you a remodeling or building, and are interested in restoring and/or maintaining your health, then this book is a must have.
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great book
As an architect, I appreciate this thorough and detailed look at natural remodeling techniques and am applying some of these to my own home.
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Textbook potential
I’ve been teaching at a community college for 16 years on the topic of energy efficiency, Passive solar, Building Science, green building, healthy home and alternative structures…
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Read this book before remodeling.
This is an outstanding book on remodeling your home to blend in with nature, and to avoid introducing toxic products into your home. Great ideas and photos.
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good ideas
There were many good ideas in this book. Some more expensive than the average person could afford. I read Building Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building Methods…
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Go get it! You will love it!
And I am glad I did! I am even gladder to know that more people are waking up to the idea of natural remodeling.
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PERFECTION!
I could not put this book down. It answers all of my questions and concerns as I begin to contemplate the large undertaking of creating a healthy, eco-friendly home for our…
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Unconventional remodeling
If you are prepared to surround your house with hay bales and hire an expert plasterer from Germany to cover it all up, this may be the book for you. I found it amusing.
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Some good stuff – Some questionable
Some of the stuff in this book is good. Much of it is a no brainer such as trees etc. If you are brand new it’ll give you some ideas. Some of it is questionable.
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Great find- buy, learn and use
In 35 years of construction, I have never seen a book so well done about a topic so needing a book. The initial premise is so right on.