How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, Fifth Edition: Green Edition (How to Plan, Contract
A complete guide to planning, contracting, and building a home fully updated with the latest green building guidelines
Featuring the latest United States Green Building Council (USGBC) residential green construction Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines, How To Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, Fifth Edition provides the information you need to confidently proceed with the home building process and avoid leaving major/consequential decisions to contractors. Learn how to match the home you want to a building site; how to arrange rooms; where to locate fixtures; and how to work with a contractor so you end up with a home that provides maximum enjoyment and value within budget.
This thoroughly updated guide includes the latest information on how to incorporate sustainable features into a home, increasing energy efficiency and reducing overall costs. Anyone interested in taking on new construction must be familiar with building jargon and be ready to enter into a close relationship with a general contractor. This practical resource is a must-have if you're building or purchasing a custom-built home.
How To Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, Fifth Edition features
- Six new chapters on sustainability/green building issues
- Updated chapters with information from the USGBCs guidelines for new home construction LEED-Homes
- Information on photovoltaics and thermal passive solar design
- Updated checklists and summary points highlight important considerations
Comprehensive coverage of: Green Home Construction Systems, Materials, and Components; Green Construction Strategies; Planning Your Homes Design and Construction; House Styles and Types; Prints and Drawings; Building Resources Efficiency: The Green Way; Footers and Foundations; Floor Framing; Wall Framing; Roof Framing; Roof Exterior Finishing; Exterior Wall Finishing; Stairs; Windows; Doors; Garages; Plumbing; Electric; Lighting; Heating and Cooling; Insulation; Wall Covering and Trim; Bathrooms; Kitchens; Floor Coverings; Home Environmental Issues; Selecting a Building Site; Orientation, Positioning, and Landscaping; Driveways, Sidewalks, and Patios; Selecting a Contractor; Working with Your Contractor; Setting Up Your Maintenance Program; and more Sales Handle
This all-in-one guide for buyers of custom-built homes and those who are planning to build a home has been updated to include the latest information on planning, contracting, and building homes in accordance with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) residential green construction (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)) guidelines.
Whether the decision is made to purchase a new home or an existing home, buying a house is a major investment. The possibilities and pitfalls are endless! Anyone interested in taking on new construction must be familiar with building jargon and be ready to enter into a close relationship with a general contractor who builds houses for a living.
How To Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home: Green Edition will provide readers with the information that they need to confidently proceed with the building process and not leave major/consequential decisions to contractors. Readers will learn how to match the home they want to a building site; how to arrange rooms; where to locate fixtures; and how to work with a contractor so that they end up with a home that provides maximum enjoyment and value within budget. In addition to providing soup to nuts information on the home building process, readers will have the latest information on how to incorporate sustainable features into their homes, increasing energy efficiency and reduce overall construction costs.
Features
- Six new chapters on sustainability/green issues
- Updated chapters that include information from the USGBCs guidelines for new home construction LEED-Homes
- Chapters updated to include sustainability options
- Information on photovoltaics and thermal passive solar design
- Updated Checklists and summary points that highlight important considerations
ISBN No. 9780071603300/0071603301
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| Description | Product Description A complete guide to planning, contracting, and building a home fully updated with the latest green building guidelines Featuring the latest United States Green Building Council (USGBC) residential green construction Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines, How To Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, Fifth Edition provides the information you need to confidently proceed with the home building process and avoid leaving major/consequential decisions to contractors. Learn how to match the home you want to a building site; how to arrange rooms; where to locate fixtures; and how to work with a contractor so you end up with a home that provides maximum enjoyment and value within budget. This thoroughly updated guide includes the latest information on how to incorporate sustainable features into a home, increasing energy efficiency and reducing overall costs. Anyone interested in taking on new construction must be familiar with building jargon and be ready to enter into a close relationship with a general contractor. This practical resource is a must-have if you're building or purchasing a custom-built home. How To Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home, Fifth Edition features
Comprehensive coverage of: Green Home Construction Systems, Materials, and Components; Green Construction Strategies; Planning Your Homes Design and Construction; House Styles and Types; Prints and Drawings; Building Resources Efficiency: The Green Way; Footers and Foundations; Floor Framing; Wall Framing; Roof Framing; Roof Exterior Finishing; Exterior Wall Finishing; Stairs; Windows; Doors; Garages; Plumbing; Electric; Lighting; Heating and Cooling; Insulation; Wall Covering and Trim; Bathrooms; Kitchens; Floor Coverings; Home Environmental Issues; Selecting a Building Site; Orientation, Positioning, and Landscaping; Driveways, Sidewalks, and Patios; Selecting a Contractor; Working with Your Contractor; Setting Up Your Maintenance Program; and more Sales Handle This all-in-one guide for buyers of custom-built homes and those who are planning to build a home has been updated to include the latest information on planning, contracting, and building homes in accordance with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) residential green construction (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)) guidelines. Whether the decision is made to purchase a new home or an existing home, buying a house is a major investment. The possibilities and pitfalls are endless! Anyone interested in taking on new construction must be familiar with building jargon and be ready to enter into a close relationship with a general contractor who builds houses for a living. How To Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home: Green Edition will provide readers with the information that they need to confidently proceed with the building process and not leave major/consequential decisions to contractors. Readers will learn how to match the home they want to a building site; how to arrange rooms; where to locate fixtures; and how to work with a contractor so that they end up with a home that provides maximum enjoyment and value within budget. In addition to providing soup to nuts information on the home building process, readers will have the latest information on how to incorporate sustainable features into their homes, increasing energy efficiency and reduce overall construction costs. Features
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