Interest in sustainable, green building practices is greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to be sure that their homes are healthy, safe, beautiful, and efficient.

In these pages you'll find descriptions and manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400 evvironmentally preferable products and materials from ag-fiber panels to zero-VOC paints. All phases of residential contruction, from sitework to flooring to renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by function, and each chapter begins with a discussion of key environmental considerations and what to look for in a green product.

Wilson and Piepkorn are both associated with BuildingGreen Inc., an eco-conscious construction firm. Here they present a directory of U.S. companies selling environmentally friendly products for all aspects of home-building including landscapes, roofs, outdoor structures, structural systems, plumbing, paints, foundations, and appliances, among others. Arrangement is according to type of material, and each entry describes a product and gives contact info for the company. The editors introduce each section and give an overview of the damaging results of the most commonly used products in each category and the green alternatives. The book is distributed by Consortium Book Sales and Distribution. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Interest in sustainable green building practices is greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthy, safe, beautiful, and efficient. <P>In these pages are descriptions and manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials. All phases of resi-dential construction, from sitework to flooring to renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by function, and each chapter begins with a discussion of key environmental considerations and what to look for in a green product. Over 40 percent revised, this updated edition includes over 120 new products. Categories of products include: Sitework and landscaping Flooring and floor coverings Outdoor structures Interior finish and trim Decking Caulks and adhesives Foundations, footers, and slabs Paints and coatings Structural systems and components Mechanical systems/HVAC Sheathing Plumbing, electrical, and lighting Exterior finish and trim Appliances Roofing Furniture and furnishings Doors and windows Renewable energy Insulation Distributors and retailers <P>An index of products and manufacturers makes for easy navigation. There is no more comprehensive resource for both the engaged homeowner and those who design and build homes.

Interest in sustainable green building practices is greater than ever. Whether concerned about allergies, energy costs, old-growth forests, or durability and long-term value, homeowners and builders are looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthy, safe, beautiful, and efficient.

In these pages are descriptions and manufacturer contact information for more than 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials. All phases of resi-dential construction, from sitework to flooring to renewable energy, are covered. Products are grouped by function, and each chapter begins with a discussion of key environmental considerations and what to look for in a green product. Over 40 percent revised, this updated edition includes over 120 new products. Categories of products include:

Sitework and landscapingB B B B B B B B B B B B Flooring and floor coverings

Outdoor structuresB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Interior finish and trim

DeckingB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Caulks and adhesives

Foundations, footers, and slabsB Paints and coatings

Structural systems and components Mechanical systems/HVAC

SheathingB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Plumbing, electrical, and lighting

Exterior finish and trimB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Appliances

RoofingB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Furniture and furnishings

Doors and windowsB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Renewable energy

InsulationB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B BB B B B B B B B B B B B B B B Distributors and retailers

An index of products and manufacturers makes for easy navigation. There is no more comprehensive resource for both the engaged homeowner and those who design and build homes.