Synopses & Reviews
What does a "green" home look like? What are its characteristics, and how can you ensure that you meet the highest green standards within a given budget? The answers to these questions and more are found in The Green Home, a book dedicated to teaching builders and homeowners alike about environmentally-friendly residential construction. This highly practical resource explores the very latest construction techniques, materials, processes, and green practices that will reduce the environmental impact of the building itself. Coverage ranges from air sealing measures and energy efficient practices to water conservation and the usage of natural materials, with a special focus on complying with zoning ordinances and building codes. With thorough explanations of the many benefits of green building, this is the perfect "nuts and bolts" guide to environmentally-sound homes.
About the Author
Lynn Underwood is the Building Official with the City of Norfolk, Virginia. He has worked in the building safety profession and building code development for 26 years and has held additional positions such as Inspector, Property Maintenance Inspector, Combination Inspector, Plan Reviewer, Senior Plans Examiner, Assistant Building Official and Building Code Official. He has worked in six jurisdictions in four states. He is fully certified in all aspects of construction by the International Code Council and sits on two national code development committees. He is President and Board Member with the Virginia Building and Code Official's Association. He has written five books on construction or inspection. The most recent is entitled, Your Green Home. Other titles include: Homebuilding, Debt-Free, Common Code Problems (1st and 2nd edition) and How to be a Building Inspector. He also writes regularly for several national magazines including Building Safety Journal, Journal of Light Construction and Fine Homebuilding. A graduate engineer, Lynn is a former home builder, a licensed contractor in Virginia and teaches construction and building code classes with the Virginia Building Code Academy, Eastern Shore Community College and Tidewater Community College. He is a member of Green Building Advisor, a subscription website that provides advice on green building. He has developed educational and training curriculum for construction and inspection programs.
Table of Contents
Chapter One - Green Homebuilding and Sustainable Design Chapter Two - Green Home Site Selection Chapter Three - Green Homes, Sustainable Design and the Building Code Chapter Four - Resource efficient design Chapter Five - Building material choices Chapter Six - Indoor Air Quality Chapter Seven - Energy Conservation Chapter Eight - Appliances and Lighting Chapter Nine - Waste management during construction Chapter Ten - Water Efficiency and Water Heater usage Chapter Eleven - Renewable Energy Production Chapter Twelve - Homeowner Operation