Live sustainably, save money, and enjoy your eco-friendly dream home

Building a Sustainable Home For Dummies shows you how to get your home running on clean energy, with less chemicals, and benefit from cost savings. You'll find the latest information on materials, systems, certifications, and building strategies for going green. Written in clear and simple terms anyone can understand, this is a perfect guide to staying ecologically responsible with your renovations and construction projects. Discover the benefits of earth-friendly building and gain the know-how to make sure your next project is environmentally sound. Buy sustainable materials, plan sustainable construction, use sustainable energy, select sustainable landscaping--there are opportunities everywhere to go green.

• Select and source environmentally friendly building materials for projects of any scope
• Learn about green building strategies and natural building methods
• Consider alternative construction methods, renewable energy improvements, and recycled wastewater systems
• Save money, save the planet, and take pride in your sustainable home

Building a Sustainable Home For Dummies is a fantastic resource for homeowners (both current and aspiring) interested in reducing their carbon footprint, saving money with energy-efficient construction, and climate-proofing their homes.