| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
Creating Sustainable Shelte |
| Part One |
Setting the Framework |
| Chapter 1 |
Green Building and Beyond:Where Do You Begin |
| Chapter 2 |
Site Matters: Site Selection and Protection |
| Part Two |
Green Building and Remodeling |
| Chapter 3 |
The Healthy House |
| Chapter 4 |
Green Building Materials |
| Chapter 5 |
Wood-Wise Construction |
| Chapter 6 |
Energy-Efficient Design and Construction |
| Chapter 7 |
Accessibility, Ergonomics, and Adaptability |
| Chapter 8 |
Using Concrete and Steel to Build Green |
| Chapter 9 |
Natural Building |
| Chapter 10 |
Earth-Sheltered Architecture |
| Part Three |
Sustainable Systems |
| Chapter 11 |
Passive Solar Heating |
| Chapter 12 |
Passive Cooling |
| Chapter 13 |
Green Power: Electricity from the Sun and Wind |
| Chapter 14 |
Water and Waste: Sustainable Approaches |
| Chapter 15 |
Environmental Landscaping |
| Epilogue |
Making Your Dream Come True |
| Resource Guide |
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| Appendix A |
Green Building Recommendations |
| Appendix B |
EarthCraft HouseSM Checklist |
| Appendix C |
Built Green Communities Checklist |
| Appendix D |
State Energy Offices |
| Glossary |
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| Index |
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