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Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter: Scaling Back in the 21st Century by Lloyd Kahn Staff Pick The house I grew up in (with my sister, my two parents, a constant but ever-changing assortment of critters, and all the associated clutter one might expect) was 800 sq. ft. In a word: tiny. But the homes in Lloyd Kahn's Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter give... (read more) Your price: $26.95 New - Trade Paper 
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The Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage by Ianto Evans Publisher Comments Are you ready for the Cob Cottage? This is a building method so old and so simple that it has been all but forgotten in the rush to synthetics. A cob cottage,cobb, however, might be the ultimate expression of ecological design, a structure so attuned to... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Trade Paper
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Practical Green Remodeling: Down-To-Earth Solutions for Everyday Homes by Barry Katz Synopsis Going green at home can seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. Do you sell everything (including the house) and start over, building and buying only eco-friendly, renewable goods? Or do you take the advice offered up in this smart and sensible book... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers by Dave Wentz Publisher Comments In The Healthy Home, father-and-son team Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz walk readers room-by-room through a typical house, pointing out the surprising health risks posed by the everyday products and behaviors of any modern family. With the help of... (read more) Your price: $15.99 New - Trade Paper
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Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities by Shay Salomon Publisher Comments Live in less space but have more room to enjoy it. Does that sound like a contradiction? Smart readers will discover that, on the contrary, living small can free up your mind, your wallet, and your soul. With the cost of living rising, and the... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Prefabulous + Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home by Sheri Koones Publisher Comments Prefabulous and Sustainable dispels the negative myths associated with prefab homes and shows the reader how beautiful and remarkably green prefab homes are. In this guide to prefab home-building author Sheri Koones, demystifies the prefabricated house... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction by David Johnston and Scott Gibson Publisher Comments Highlighted by more than 350 full-color photographs and illustrations, a comprehensive study of sustainable, energy-efficient, and healthful home construction offers a detailed explanation of green building fundamentals that covers such topics as site... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $13.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Small Green Roofs: Low-Tech Options for Greener Living by Nigel Dunnett Publisher Comments Until now, the green roof movement has been limited to large-scale, professional endeavors and public buildings. But homeowners everywhere are catching onto the benefits of a green roof--water conservation, energy savings, and storm water management. In... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Econest by Paula Baker-laporte Publisher Comments EcoNest identifies homes designed and built respectfully, in appreciation of the harmony and beauty of nature and in a way that uses nature's resources so as to consume less energy, create less waste, nurture our health, and enrich our senses.... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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Harvest the Rain by Nate Downey Publisher Comments Our planet's water shortage is a reality for one in five people worldwide, but enough precipitation falls annually to provide ample water for everybody. We simply have to collect, store, distribute, and reuse a small percentage of that which falls from... (read more) Your price: $28.95 New - Trade Paper
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Green Remodeling: Your Start Toward an Eco-Friendly Home by John D Wagner Synopsis "Green Remodeling" shows homeowners how they can take part in environmentally friendly techniques when remodeling. Some of the topics covered include reducing home energy use, selecting nontoxic products, saving water, and more.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Small Eco Houses: Living Green in Style by Francesc Zamora Mola Publisher Comments Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally... (read more) Your price: $35.00 New - Trade Paper
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Building and Remodeling by Bill Queen Publisher Comments A guide to home building, renovation, and remodeling for environmentally conscientious readers or home owners looking to promote energy efficiency explains how to reduce one's personal carbon footprint, lower costs, and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle... (read more) Your price: $16.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Green Building Products: The Greenspec Guide to Residential Building Materials by Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn Publisher Comments 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... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $17.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Hybrid House: Designing with Sun, Wind, Water, and Earth by Catherine Wanek Synopsis The Hybrid House highlights real people who have used a combination of design strategies to reduce their energy use - sometimes by as much as 90 percent Author and photographer Catherine Wanek showcases sustainable new and renovated houses that... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options by Daniel D Chiras Publisher Comments For anyone interested in building for a sustainable future, Chiras provides a wealth of up-to-date and practical information on green building techniques, materials, products and cutting-edge technologies.... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Choosing Green: The Homebuyer's Guide to Good Green Homes by Jerry Yudelson Publisher Comments I find Choosing Greenincredibly insightful and chock full of insider's experience. This is the kind of book that will help homebuyers cut to the chase and leap frog the poseurs towards legitimate green home living.I think Choosing Greenwould also be... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Healthy Home Workbook by Ryder Publisher Comments A healthy home is one that's free of toxins and stocked with natural materials that are as good for the body as they are soothing for the spirit. The Healthy Home Workbook leads the way to creating a space that is friendly to the environment, reflects... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $4.50 Sale - Ring Binder
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Building and Remodeling (Complete Idiot's Guides) by John Barrows Publisher Comments It?s easy building green! This guide helps environmentally conscious people make real-world decisions about building or remodeling a home. Readers will find information on how to save money by going green when building or remodeling, how to find the... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Natural Building Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction [With DVD] (Yestermorrow Design/Build Library) by Jacob Deva Racusin Publisher Comments A State-of-the-Art Resource for Natural Builders that is a part of The Yestermorrow Design/Build Library and includes an instructional DVDNatural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the... (read more) Your price: $59.95 New - Trade Paper
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