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Mascord Efficient Living

Mascord Efficient Living
by Alan Mascord Design Associates

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Author: Alan Mascord Design Associates
Editor: Amy Fullwiler
Editor: Gary Higginbotham
Editor: Matthew Daby
Illustrator: Diane Arthur Kukish
Illustrator: Bob Greenspan
Illustrator: Kim Campeau
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-25
ISBN: 0978811313
Number of pages: 154
Publisher: AMDA Press, Amy Fullwiler

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Book Review: Going Green Is A Process...
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is a great resource for understanding the terminology and building process for constructing a more energy efficient home. I liked that Mascord expresses in the book that the idea of "going green" doesn't mean that we have to give up all of our comforts, but that we can all participate by taking small steps to improve our efficient living quotient.

I loved the home designs in Mascord's book. Seeing that you can have utility along with attractive design is something that gets me excited about the process of "going green". It's a process of growth & discovery for me, and reading this book has shed some light on the process of efficient living. As an individual, I realize that what I do now and what I do in the future will make a definite impact on the earth and on the quality of our collective environment.

Thanks Alan Mascord for helping me to figure out how I can make the changes necessary to have a more sustainable lifestyle.

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Summary of Mascord Efficient Living

Green Building Made Easy! Alan Mascord Design Associates, a national leader in groundbreaking design, presents Efficient Living over 50 new and innovative house plans that meet and exceed Energy Star and national green building standards, including LEED?? for Homes, National Green Building ProgramTM, and ENERGY STAR. Efficient Living takes the guesswork out of environmentally conscious design and construction. From the latest findings on energy and water consumption to extensive discussion on building materials, this book charts the most recent developments in eco-conscious living, to ensure that you ll design and build with greater foresight, and with a healthier impact on your environment, than ever before. Rest assured, going green doesn t mean sacrificing your sense of style. With Efficient Living, you ll understand how small, simple purchase decisions can have a significant impact on your environment...without changing your lifestyle. In this book, you ll learn: How to incorporate principles of design with healthy living choices. How to utilize renewable materials and expend less energy. How to best take advantage of local materials and resources. How to maximize the latest technology and recycling methods The basic concepts, ideas, and theories behind green building, design and sustainable living Things to consider before, during and after the construction of your home. This book also includes a CD-Rom featuring: Google(TM) Sketch Up software, for customizing 3-D kitchen plans. 3D kitchen models featuring the Digital Green (TM)Portfolio and Google 3D Warehouse interactive features. Access to support and required forms for Green Building certification. Access to over 500 more efficient house plans. Whether you are designing your dream home, considering building materials and appliances, or simply looking to lower your monthly utility costs Mascord Efficient Living gives you the green light you ve been waiting for.

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