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I love Laura Foster's work and Walk There! has helped me to explore and understand Portland and environs. Walk There! takes in a broader territory than her other books and introduces interesting nooks in familiar and completely unfamiliar places. We spent a whole summer taking low-carbon hikes that required no to minimal driving. If I have any criticism at all it is that I wanted even more depth of commentary about each walk. For that depth, check out her other two books, Portland Hill Walks and Portland City Walks. Between all three books there are 90 guided hikes around Portland that you can access without a car!
"Natural Remodeling" is a very welcomed addition to the literature on creating a green home. The book is a treasure trove of inspiration and information. The rich format of color photographs and illustrations makes the book especially appealing. The content is equally engaging with a blend of practical information on green building principles, essays on the more philosophical aspects of living green, and real life "case studies" documenting how people have greened their own homes. The writing is excellent and reflects the same helpful, thoughtful, friendly tone as the lay out. We will be recommending this book to all of our clients embarking on home remodels as it outlines the framework one needs for making environmentally sound and life enhancing changes to your home.
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Walk There!: 50 Treks in and around Portland and Vancouver by Laura Foster
Beth Meredith, September 14, 2009
I love Laura Foster's work and Walk There! has helped me to explore and understand Portland and environs. Walk There! takes in a broader territory than her other books and introduces interesting nooks in familiar and completely unfamiliar places. We spent a whole summer taking low-carbon hikes that required no to minimal driving. If I have any criticism at all it is that I wanted even more depth of commentary about each walk. For that depth, check out her other two books, Portland Hill Walks and Portland City Walks. Between all three books there are 90 guided hikes around Portland that you can access without a car!Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home Into Harmony with Nature by Carol Venolia and Kelly Lerner
Beth Meredith, August 31, 2006
"Natural Remodeling" is a very welcomed addition to the literature on creating a green home. The book is a treasure trove of inspiration and information. The rich format of color photographs and illustrations makes the book especially appealing. The content is equally engaging with a blend of practical information on green building principles, essays on the more philosophical aspects of living green, and real life "case studies" documenting how people have greened their own homes. The writing is excellent and reflects the same helpful, thoughtful, friendly tone as the lay out. We will be recommending this book to all of our clients embarking on home remodels as it outlines the framework one needs for making environmentally sound and life enhancing changes to your home.(7 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)