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.
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Tuesday, October 04, 2011
The Green Home: A Decision Making Guide for Owners and Builders
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.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Coastal Design: A Guide for Builders, Planners, and Home Owners
No one can tell you how to build better and manage smarter than Al Trellis and Paul Sharp. Whether you need a business advisor, therapist, or drill sergeant, Building with an Attitude will get you thinking about your home building in new and innovative ways. Trellis and Sharp combine industry experience with common sense and entrepreneurial spirit to bring you solid advice that will help you run your business more efficiently. Get insights on management, design, hiring, customer relations, pricing, and marketing that will help you improve your business. By applying the tips and techniques shared by Trellis and Sharp, youll find that building homes really can be fun and profitable.
Key Features:
* Discusses how to know your market to increase sales
* Outlines systems to improve business management practices
* Describes how to develop and promote your marketing message
* Provides design hot buttons
* Discusses how to hire and motivate good people
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