{"product_id":"building-a-sustainable-home-by-melissa-rappaport-schifman-9781510733442","title":"Building a Sustainable Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the reader is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFor Our Health:\u003c\/em\u003e By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFor Our Wealth:\u003c\/em\u003e By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water and electricity, we reduce our monthly utility bills and ongoing maintenance expenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFor Our Soul:\u003c\/em\u003e Collectively doing the right thing for our planet does make a difference—and that is soul-nourishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe green building movement has produced hundreds of \"how-to\" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritise against a budget. Here, Melissa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423899893996,"sku":"9781510733442","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781510733442.jpg?v=1774769698","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/building-a-sustainable-home-by-melissa-rappaport-schifman-9781510733442","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}