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In old and new homes alike, there are opportunities galore to save energy, reduce waste, and live more sustainably. As Greening Your Home shows, all it takes to make a difference to your living environment is a first step.
This book discusses how to reduce your carbon footprint; what maintenance and design issues you should consider in order to build and live more effectively; green materials and appliances to save energy and money; and how to decide whether to eco-renovate on your own or with a contractor's expertise.
Authors Thomas Teuwen and Laura L. Parker have much experience in creating an environmentally friendly life at home, and have written this book to provide you with practical, affordable, and insightful advice, room by room, that will help you convert your home into a more efficient place in which to live and enjoy.
Whether your eco-renovations are small or substantive, Teuwen and Parker take you through the process to obtain the outcome you want: an eco-friendly home that will make your friends and family green with envy.
Introduction vii1 The Carbon Footprint of Embodied Energy 11. What Is Embodied Energy? 32. Hidden Energy Consumption 33. Explore Functionality of Current Design 64. Where to Draw the Line 72 Maximizing the Livable Space in Your Home 111. Maximize the Space in Your Bathroom 132. Make Your Bedroom Multipurpose 173. Utilize the Space in Your Living Room and Dining Room 174. Make Your Kitchen Welcoming to Visitors 195. Share Living Space 206. Consider Zoning Bylaws and Building CodesWhen Renovating 223 Building for Resale or for Yourself 251. The Split-Level Home 262. Staying Put in an Ideal Location 283. Resale Value 294. Think outside the Box 304 Building to Last: Key Maintenance Issues 351. Exterior Materials 362. Foundation 373. Perimeter Drain 384. Condensation and the Building Envelope 395. Annual Inspection and Maintenance Tasks 455 Design Features to Improve the Livability of Your Home 511. Venting and Makeup Air 512. Convection 53iv Greening Your Home3. Visual Space 554. Strategic Illumination 575. Placement of Windows 586. The Home As a Sanctuary 606 Water Conservation and Appliances 631. Water Conservation 642. Water Catchment Systems 643. Gray Water 664. Hot Water Tanks 675. Tankless Water Heaters 686. Appliances 697 Green Materials: How to Evaluate the Claims in aChanging World 711. The Progress Trap 722. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) 733. Agriboard 734. Bamboo Flooring 745. Vinyl Windows 746. Drywall 757. Siding 768. Quality and Cost 789. Cradle-to-Cradle 788 Getting Ready for the Solar Revolution andWhy It Matters to You 851. Early Innovators 872. Passive Solar Energy 883. Active Solar Energy 964. Distributed Energy 999 Do It Yourself or Hire a Contractor 1031. Leverage Is Your Friend 1052. Safety Is Number One 1063. Plan Your Renovation 1104. Do Your Research before Hiring a Contractor 110Conclusion 116Download Kit 118
