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Benjamin Franklin
Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House
Two innovative architects take a unique approach to green building: take an existing house and remodel it to incorporate benefits from nature present in the surrounding environment.
This is the number one book to read if you are considering green building or remodeling. This context of integration with nature in the place you live provides a foundation for all other decisions made regarding design and materials. This book tells specifically how to bring natural light from the sun, natural cooling from breezes, natural insulation from earth and more into your home along with practical direction for making the most of your space and choosing natural materials. Suggestions are divided into simple things you can do today, and longer-term projects to plan for tomorrow. Pages are filled with gorgeous photographs and helpful drawings. Text is easy to read and alternates between explaining the concepts and demonstrating them in real-life examples. I am going to use this book as the basis for my own remodel.
