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9780071603300 English 0071603301 A complete guide to planning, contracting, and building a homefully updated with the latest green building guidelinesFeaturing 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 Editionprovides 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 Editionfeatures Six new chapters on sustainability/green building issues Updated chapters with information from the USGBC's guidelines for new home constructionLEED-Homes Information on photovoltaics and thermal passive solar design Updated checklists and summary points highlight important considerationsComprehensive coverage of: Green Home Construction Systems, Materials, and Components; Green Construction Strategies; Planning Your Home's 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, The All-in-One Custom Homebuilders Guide--Fully Updated with the Latest Green Construction Methods How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home , fifth edition, gives you the information you need during every step of the homebuilding process--from selecting materials to designing the rooms to working with a contractor. Featuring practical, cost-effective ways of planning, designing, and building energy-efficient homes, the book presents money- and energy-saving options in every chapter. This thoroughly revised reference explains how you can implement many of the green construction strategies that make up the U.S. Green Building Council's award-winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines. Written by experienced instructors and builders, this is the most complete planning and homebuilding resource available. Learn how to: Select the building site that best suits your project Determine floor plans and types of construction, foundations, framing, and finishing Use energy-efficient electric, lighting, heating, cooling, and insulation Choose the best quality floors, wall coverings, fixtures, and appliances for your budget Integrate green construction systems, components, and materials throughout your home Include amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways Find and work with an established, skilled, and reliable contractor
9780071603300 English 0071603301 A complete guide to planning, contracting, and building a homefully updated with the latest green building guidelinesFeaturing 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 Editionprovides 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 Editionfeatures Six new chapters on sustainability/green building issues Updated chapters with information from the USGBC's guidelines for new home constructionLEED-Homes Information on photovoltaics and thermal passive solar design Updated checklists and summary points highlight important considerationsComprehensive coverage of: Green Home Construction Systems, Materials, and Components; Green Construction Strategies; Planning Your Home's 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, The All-in-One Custom Homebuilders Guide--Fully Updated with the Latest Green Construction Methods How to Plan, Contract, and Build Your Own Home , fifth edition, gives you the information you need during every step of the homebuilding process--from selecting materials to designing the rooms to working with a contractor. Featuring practical, cost-effective ways of planning, designing, and building energy-efficient homes, the book presents money- and energy-saving options in every chapter. This thoroughly revised reference explains how you can implement many of the green construction strategies that make up the U.S. Green Building Council's award-winning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines. Written by experienced instructors and builders, this is the most complete planning and homebuilding resource available. Learn how to: Select the building site that best suits your project Determine floor plans and types of construction, foundations, framing, and finishing Use energy-efficient electric, lighting, heating, cooling, and insulation Choose the best quality floors, wall coverings, fixtures, and appliances for your budget Integrate green construction systems, components, and materials throughout your home Include amenities such as decks, patios, gazebos, sidewalks, and driveways Find and work with an established, skilled, and reliable contractor