LibraryAware Table of Contents

Part 1: Green Home Basics

(76)

Why Green Homes Matter

(16)

Why Green Homes Matter

(8)

Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

(2)

Reduce Your Energy Use

(1)

Save Money

(1)

A Healthy Home

(1)

High Air and Water Quality

(1)

Good for the Environment

(1)

Help Your Local Economy

(1)

Increase the Value of Your Home

(1)

You Get a Good, Good Feeling

(1)

The Green Home Movement

(2)

What a Green Building Is Not

(1)

Environmental Stewardship

(1)

It Can Be Done

(2)

It Is Easy Being Green

(10)

Deciphering Facts and Myths

(6)

Myth: Green buildings are funny-looking and made out of hay bales, old tires, and other bizarre materials

(1)

Myth: I can't afford to go green and install high-priced technologies like solar roof panels

(1)

Myth: Builders don't want to build green

(1)

Myth: To be green, we have to replace everything in our home!

(1)

Myth: There's too much to learn

(1)

Myth: Green building materials don't last longer than traditional building materials

(1)

Myth: It seems like every business makes some claim to being ``green'' these days. I can't decipher the truth from hogwash, so it's not worth it

(1)

Myth: Historic homes can't be greened

(1)

National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHome

(3)

Planning Your Green Home

(16)

Brainstorm Your Wants and Needs

(1)

Designing Byte by Byte

(1)

Everything Old Is New (and Green) Again

(1)

Buying Resale

(4)

Location, Location, Location

(1)

Resale Value

(1)

Affordability

(1)

Foreclosures

(1)

Handyman Specials

(1)

Evaluating

(1)

Integration Not Separation

(1)

Prioritizing

(3)

Climate

(1)

Local Requirements

(1)

Budget

(1)

No Job Too Small

(1)

Building an Eco-Friendly Home

(2)

Evaluating and Prioritizing

(1)

Land

(1)

McMansions' Major Footprint

(1)

Smaller Footprints

(1)

Other Alternatives: Granny Flats and Green Communities

(1)

It Can Be Done

(1)

LivingHomes LEED Platinum Rating

(1)

Certification

(2)

Dollars and Sense

(10)

Energy Efficient Mortgages

(1)

Tax Credits

(2)

Your Green Dream Team

(3)

Builder and Remodeler Basics

(1)

Drawing It Up

(1)

Landscaping Your Site

(1)

Sign on the Dotted Line

(1)

Insurance Coverage

(2)

A Material World

(10)

LEED Standards for Green Materials

(1)

Sustainable Versus Unsustainable

(2)

Locating Suppliers

(7)

Think Local

(1)

Reduce

(1)

Reuse: One Man's Trash

(3)

Deconstruction

(1)

Construction and Demolition

(2)

Home Sweet Home

(12)

Smart Growth

(1)

Site Planning

(4)

Infill Development

(2)

Adaptive Reuse

(1)

Brownfields Are Green Again

(2)

Greyfields

(1)

Sites to Avoid

(2)

Wetlands

(1)

Floodplains

(1)

Farmland

(1)

Build Some, Save Some

(1)

It Can Be Done: An Infill and a Brownfield

(4)

Part 2: Your Home's Structure

(52)

Homebuilding Techniques

(14)

Foundations

(1)

Framing

(3)

Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)

(1)

Steel

(1)

Advanced Framing Techniques

(1)

Novel Framing Techniques: Earthships and Yurts

(1)

Straw Bale Homes

(1)

Heat and Moisture 101

(2)

Conduction

(1)

Convection

(1)

Radiation

(1)

Moisture Movement

(1)

Get It Under Control

(1)

Insulation

(6)

Which Insulation Is Right for You?

(1)

Loose-Fill Insulation

(2)

Batt Insulation

(1)

Open-Cell Foam

(1)

Denim, Cotton, and Soy

(1)

Windows and Doors

(12)

The Importance of Efficient Windows

(1)

Window Design

(4)

Glazing

(1)

Low-E

(1)

U-Value

(1)

The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)

(1)

Frames and Sashes

(1)

Window Placement and Size

(1)

Skylights

100

(1)

Low-Budget Upgrades

101

(2)

Storm Windows

101

(1)

Window Film

101

(1)

Caulking and Weatherstripping

102

(1)

Smart Windows

103

(1)

Doors

103

(2)

Garage Doors

104

(1)

Sliding Glass Doors

104

(1)

Interior Doors

104

(1)

Roofing and Siding

105

(12)

Roofing Styles

106

(1)

Climate Control

107

(1)

Types of Roofing

107

(4)

Shingles and Shakes

108

(1)

Tile

109

(1)

Concrete

109

(1)

Slate

110

(1)

Metal Roofs

111

(1)

Adobe

111

(1)

Green Roofs

111

(2)

Cool Roofs

112

(1)

Siding

113

(1)

Wood

113

(1)

Cement and Brick

113

(1)

Vinyl

114

(1)

Aluminum Siding

114

(1)

Exterior Paint Job

114

(1)

It Can Be Done: Alys Beach, Florida

115

(2)

Floors and Walls

117

(12)

The Facts on Flooring

118

(1)

The Wonders of Wood

119

(6)

Reclaimed Wood

120

(1)

Laminated Wood

120

(1)

Plantation-Grown Wood

120

(1)

Bamboo

120

(1)

Stone

121

(1)

Ceramic Tile

122

(1)

Cork

122

(1)

Linoleum

123

(1)

Concrete

123

(1)

Leather, Coconut, and Other Exotics

124

(1)

Carpeting

125

(1)

Paints

125

(2)

The ABCs of VOCs

126

(1)

Get the Lead Out!

126

(1)

Wallpaper

127

(2)

Part 3: Energy

129

(46)

Heating and Cooling

131

(12)

Warming Trends

132

(2)

Forced Hot Water

132

(1)

Forced Air

133

(1)

Floor Heating

133

(1)

Heat Pump

134

(1)

Warmth from the Hearth

134

(1)

Pellet Stoves

135

(1)

Wood Stoves

135

(1)

Bigger Is Not Necessarily Better

135

(2)

Green Heat

137

(2)

Solar Heating

137

(1)

Geothermal Energy

138

(1)

Fuel Efficiency Standards for Your Home

139

(1)

Cooling Down: Air Conditioners and Fans

139

(2)

Room Air Conditioners

140

(1)

Central Air Conditioning

140

(1)

Facts About Fans

141

(1)

Passive Cooling

141

(2)

Water Heating

143

(8)

Water Heaters

144

(2)

On-Demand Hot Water Heaters

144

(1)

Indirect Heaters

145

(1)

Solar Water Heaters

145

(1)

Drain Water Recovery Systems

146

(1)

Piping

146

(2)

Good-Bye PVC

146

(1)

Hello PEX

147

(1)

Insulation

148

(1)

Water Temperature

149

(2)

Appliances and Countertops

151

(14)

When to Upgrade Your Old Appliances

152

(6)

Stoves and Ovens

154

(1)

Refrigerators and Freezers

155

(1)

Washing Machines and Dryers

156

(1)

Dishwashers

157

(1)

Disposing of Old Appliances

158

(1)

Countertops

158

(4)

Countertops to Reconsider

158

(1)

Paper Composite

159

(1)

Recycled Glass

159

(1)

Concrete

160

(1)

Recycled Ceramic Tiles

160

(1)

Glass Tiles

161

(1)

Recycled Plastic

161

(1)

Terrazzo

161

(1)

Other Countertop Options

162

(1)

Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets

162

(3)

Holding Them Up

163

(2)

Light and Power

165

(10)

Education on Electricity

166

(3)

Lighting

166

(1)

Compact Florescent Lights

167

(2)

Halogens

169

(1)

Light-Emitting Diode (LED)

169

(1)

Design for Your Lighting Needs

169

(1)

Artificial vs. Daylight

170

(1)

Lighting Controls

171

(1)

Power!

171

(4)

Solar Power!

172

(1)

Wind Power!

172

(3)

Part 4: Water and Air

175

(32)

Water Preservation and Conservation

177

(10)

Building Green Protects and Preserves Our Water

178

(1)

Water Quality

178

(2)

Make Changes

179

(1)

Use Rain Barrels

180

(2)

Reuse Greywater

182

(2)

Create Rain Gardens

184

(3)

Faucets and Fixtures

187

(8)

Toilets

188

(3)

Toiletry 101

188

(1)

Low-Flow Toilets

189

(2)

Showerheads

191

(1)

Faucets

192

(3)

Aerators

193

(1)

Sensors

193

(2)

Air Quality

195

(12)

Know Your Home's Air Pollutants

196

(2)

VOCs

197

(1)

Radon

198

(1)

Know Your Moisture

198

(2)

Ventilation

200

(3)

Air Quality Tests

202

(1)

Combustion Venting

203

(1)

A Few Words About Humidifiers

203

(1)

Filtration

203

(1)

Garage Exhaust

204

(1)

Duct Cleaning

205

(2)

Part 5: Outdoors

207

(96)

The Great Outdoors

209

(10)

Design Your Yard Wisely

210

(1)

Invasive Plants

211

(1)

Pesticides

212

(3)

The Good Bugs

213

(1)

Integrated Pest Management

214

(1)

Natural and Organic Pest Remedies

215

(1)

Green Fertilizers

215

(1)

Compost

216

(1)

Buying Bugs

216

(1)

Grow Your Own

216

(3)

Shade and Sun

219

(8)

Trees

220

(1)

Deciduous Trees

220

(1)

Evergreens

221

(1)

Windbreaks

221

(1)

Canopies, Shutters, and Awnings

222

(2)

Canopies

222

(2)

Shutters

224

(1)

Roof Gardens

224

(3)

What's Your Climate Zone?

225

(2)

Let It Rain!

227

(8)

Protecting the Watershed

228

(1)

Permeable Pavements

228

(2)

Xeriscaping Made Simple

230

(1)

Irrigation Information

230

(1)

Wasteful Watering Habits

231

(1)

Go with the Flow

232

(1)

Erosion

232

(3)

Pools, Hot Tubs, Fencing, and More

235

(12)

Pools and Hot Tubs

236

(4)

Eco-Friendly Pumping and Filtering

237

(1)

Heating and Filtering

237

(1)

More Energy- and Water-Saving Tips

238

(1)

Chemical-Free Zone

239

(1)

Fencing

240

(2)

Living Walls

241

(1)

Step Up to Your Deck

242

(1)

Light the Way: Outdoor Lighting

243

(1)

The ABCs of BBQs

243

(2)

Play Structures

245

(1)

A Few Extras: Keeping Warm

245

(2)

It Can Be Done

247

(56)

Green Communities

248

(3)

Raleigh's Chavis Heights Community

248

(1)

DC's Jefferson at Half Street

248

(1)

Oakland Park, Florida

249

(1)

From Tragedy to Triumph: Greensburg, Kansas

249

(1)

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

250

(1)

Ed Begley Jr. and the $100 Thermostat

251

(1)

Matthew Linden, ConsciousBuild

252

(1)

A Green Interior and Exterior in Louisville, KY

253

(1)

Bryan Roberts's Florida Earthship

254

(1)

Platinum Living

255

(1)

Take the Next Steps

256

(1)

That's Not All Folks!

256

(3)

Appendixes

Glossary

259

(8)

Green Building Resources

267

(14)

The NAHB National Green Building Program

281

(16)

LEED Rating System List

297

(6)

Index

303