Prefabulous and Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (712 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810984830 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Very interesting" according to GoldenHVAC. I found this book very interesting, and it has several homes featured. I probably will build larger than most of the homes she has shown, as I need one level wheelchair access, and will build on at least 1 acre.I also like the ideas found in Building With Structural Insulated Panel, and one called Passive Heating and Cooling. I found both books on Amazon.comI will probably have a . "Inspiration for Homeowners, Home Designers and Home Builders" according to Malcolm Davies. This is an excellent book for anyone thinking of designing, building or purchasing a new home. The author explains the benefits of prefabrication and of building sustainably in a non-technical way that is easy for all to understand. From "Curly Bulbs" to "Net Metering," Sheri provides information and inspiration for ways that we can all save energy and effectively utilize availabl. w j cavanaugh said Great book to see alternatives to old school construction methods. Love this book by Sherri Koones. We are design build general contractors who build with off-site modular construction Our company USModular Inc. ( [] ) gives this and other books by Sherri to prospective clients to help them visualize their new home and the possibilities of design with modular construction. Perfect book to show that modular construction is better than site built
Once again, Koones builds her case for pre-fab thoroughly, and presents it in a compelling, well-organized package.” —Allen Norwood, NAREE Book Competition Head Judge. Also included is a resource guide, making this book a hand-on guide for homebuilders. Praise for Prefabulous + Sustainable “Authoritative and beautiful. The book is divided into 3 categories—green, greener, greenest—and the homes featured vary in style, design, type of construction, and size. Prefabulous and Sustainable dispels the negative myths associated with prefab homes and shows the reader how beautiful and
Sheri is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Sustainable Building Industry Council, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Her book, Prefabulous, explored the variety, beauty and eco-friendly benefits of prefab homes and recently won the prestigious Gold Award in the 2008 Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from NAREE. She lives in Connecticut.. About the AuthorSheri Koones is a widely respected author who helps readers understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible way. Sheri is also a columnist for Home Resource Guide and a freelance writer and speaker
She lives in Connecticut.. Sheri Koones is a widely respected author who helps readers understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible way. Sheri is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Sustainable Building Industry Council, and the American