Building Green in a Black and White World transforms the rising interest in living in green homes into practical ways to satisfy the environmentally conscious homebuyer. Drawing on over 30 years in the building industry, the author provides a guide for both builders and buyers to everything from the home design process through to green substitutes for products ranging from foundations to roofs, along with case studies of successful green companies and useful resources.
David R. Johnston was named one of the top 50 remodelers in the U.S. by Remodeling Magazine in 1990, developed the first green remodeling program in the country in Boulder, Colorado, and is creating a national green certification program for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
About the Author:
David Johnston has been developing green building programs for the last 10 years. Named one of the top 50 remodelers in the country by Remodeling Magazine in 1990, he developed the first green remodeling program in the country in Boulder, Colorado, trains remodelers across the US, and is creating a national green certification program for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Product Details:
- Paperback: 176 pages - Publisher: Home Builder Press (January 2000) - Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches - Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
Building Green in a Black and White World 
Building Green in a Black and White World transforms the rising interest in living in green homes into practical ways to satisfy the environmentally conscious homebuyer. Drawing on over 30 years in the building industry, the author provides a guide for both builders and buyers to everything from the home design process through to green substitutes for products ranging from foundations to roofs, along with case studies of successful green companies and useful resources.