Simply Green Giving
This is one of two books I wrote recently about living green with style. The reality is, we all throw parties throughout the year---a baby shower, a housewarming, a weekend dinner party---and we wrap gifts all-year round, too (e.g. birthdays, Christmas, etc). I wanted to give stylish and EASY solutions on throwing the perfect party or creating the most beautifully wrapped gift, all using things you already have around the house. It's all about reusing and repurposing in unexpected and fun ways.
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Green roofs offer many aesthetic benefits as well as environmental ones. Landscape architect Steven Cantor gives the basic terminology of green roof design, defines the green roof types, reviews materials of construction and metho... Green roofs offer many aesthetic benefits as well as environmental ones. Landscape architect Steven Cantor gives the basic terminology of green roof design, defines the green roof types, reviews materials of construction and methods of installation, and explores sixty projects in detail, identifying the design process, the program for the project, and "the specific application of green roof design and technology. He gives design professionals and students a thorough introduction to the applications and impacts of green roofs on the built environment and shows how they can be integrated into contemporary buildings as well as existing structures. Green roofs can be considered as integral elements of the potential design vocabulary that any designer might use—like water features, paving patterns or retaining walls—in the right setting with an appropriate budget and the support of a client." great find! green roof is not well developed not because it's difficult to make it happens, it's just a matter of environmental counsciousness.
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inspirational and useful book with the relevant elements to build up an earthship house. strongly recommended for people who are on the first steps on the issue.
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"The world stands on the brink of an environmental crisis and the scale of the problem is daunting. But if everyone played their part, the cumulative benefit to the environment would be far-reaching. And where better to start than... "The world stands on the brink of an environmental crisis and the scale of the problem is daunting. But if everyone played their part, the cumulative benefit to the environment would be far-reaching. And where better to start than in our own homes? A must-have reference book with the most up-to-date information, plus inspirational photographs, Eco proves that sustainability in the home is both achievable and beautiful..." delightful architecture and compromise with eco environmental ideas. a must have!
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"For anyone with eco-friendly ideals as well as a penchant for high style, Dreaming Green showcases seventeen inspiring homes that are at once luxurious, beautiful, and fashioned inside and out with green materials, design, and de... "For anyone with eco-friendly ideals as well as a penchant for high style, Dreaming Green showcases seventeen inspiring homes that are at once luxurious, beautiful, and fashioned inside and out with green materials, design, and details. While renovating their Manhattan brownstone, Lisa Sharkey and LEED-accredited architect Paul Gleicher’s top priority was to create a home that was light on the earth and completely free of the harmful products that are often found in building and decorative supplies. A sophisticated couple who entertain frequently, Sharkey and Gleicher also demanded a home that was beautiful from the basement to the top floor’s sunroom. They sourced stylish and elegant materials, designed small and large spaces for flawless efficiency, and finished the project with responsible yet stunning finds. Dreaming Green features the Sharkey-Gleicher brownstone as well as sixteen other environmentally responsible, impeccably designed residences that will stir readers to reimagine their homes as places that marry responsibility and beauty." the kind of book thatmust show up on my shelf...
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"In the spirit of treading a bit lighter on the planet, a new trend in sustainable living architecture is what is called "microgreen living"—literally the creation of tiny homes where people challenge themselves to live "greener" ... "In the spirit of treading a bit lighter on the planet, a new trend in sustainable living architecture is what is called "microgreen living"—literally the creation of tiny homes where people challenge themselves to live "greener" lives. This idea, which sprang from eco-awareness and the reduction of carbon footprints, has led people to consider low-impact living as a "greener" alternative to ordinary housing. Far beyond solar panels and the use of sustainable materials, homeowners have embraced the concept and have implemented many creative and stylish solutions for day-to-day living, such as a room that doubles as a shower with one swift movement of plexi-glass from a well-concealed pocket door. A tiny house is an experiment of space but also a challenge to simplify ways of life. Tiny Houses brings together an international collection of over thirty prefab homes and living concepts under 1,000 square feet—some are practical and others are cheeky, ranging from treehouses and compact dwellings to floating houses. The book presents conceptual building plans, detailed illustrations, and vivid photograph."
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I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in sustainability and our future. Great resource for pertinent websites and books. Beautiful images as well!
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Hilarity. And you learn a thing ot two.
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If you know me at all, it should be fairly apparent why I like this journal. It's made of post consumer material ( meaning no trees were chopped down to make this greenie), the inks are all vegetable based, and the mill in which i... If you know me at all, it should be fairly apparent why I like this journal. It's made of post consumer material ( meaning no trees were chopped down to make this greenie), the inks are all vegetable based, and the mill in which it's made uses biogas. Win win win...and I get to write my treasured thoughts in here for no one to read.
Tags: Eco, green, notebooks, recycled materials, eco-friendly notebook, green notebook, eco-friendly journal, green journalAdded 5 Years Ago from Barnes & Noble -
If you need an educated analysis about George W and his environmentally fallacies - this book is it. Written by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - an environmental activist and attorney - the book breaks down specific instances of environm... If you need an educated analysis about George W and his environmentally fallacies - this book is it. Written by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - an environmental activist and attorney - the book breaks down specific instances of environmental injustice and general and specific theories/reasons of how they came to be. A terrific book for getting fired up about the upcoming elections and the nominees' policies.
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As much as I live in LA, I like to live in a small community-feel area where walking to the grocery store, or up and down the street is easy. First it was Westwood and now Venice. This book is an example of how communities can ... As much as I live in LA, I like to live in a small community-feel area where walking to the grocery store, or up and down the street is easy. First it was Westwood and now Venice. This book is an example of how communities can sustain themselves despite the growing environmental issues we all face. Now, if I could only get my communities to really strive for that goal.
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It will be a long time before I get to this point but when I do, this will be a handy dandy guide to use. It takes advice from all manner of people (of course green experts) and makes everything easy to understand for the reader.... It will be a long time before I get to this point but when I do, this will be a handy dandy guide to use. It takes advice from all manner of people (of course green experts) and makes everything easy to understand for the reader. Exactly what I will need ... someday.
Tags: books, Eco, guides, home guide, eco-friendly books, green reading, eco-friendly reading, eco friendly guideAdded 5 Years Ago from Barnes & Noble -
Cleaning supplies are probably the most toxic materials in my apartment. Haven't you wondered why you feel slightly dizzy/light-headed when cleaning the bathroom - toxicity/chemicals are way. Eliminate that headache and make you... Cleaning supplies are probably the most toxic materials in my apartment. Haven't you wondered why you feel slightly dizzy/light-headed when cleaning the bathroom - toxicity/chemicals are way. Eliminate that headache and make your place green with help from this book.
Tags: Eco, green, cleaning, cleaning products, eco-friendly cleaning, eco-friendly home cleaning, green cleeningAdded 5 Years Ago from Barnes & Noble -
There's a bunch of these green shopping guides by city. I think I already recommended the Los Angeles version (if I didn't, you know now) and it was rather enlightening. It ranked the "greenness" of the places (and explained how... There's a bunch of these green shopping guides by city. I think I already recommended the Los Angeles version (if I didn't, you know now) and it was rather enlightening. It ranked the "greenness" of the places (and explained how it did so) as well as splitting by category. Being green in an urban setting was never so easy.
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I know there are a lot of books about green living but you can never get too much info. There's always something new I discover in these books, and the stuff I know, I can skim over, so it's a win-win situation for myself and the... I know there are a lot of books about green living but you can never get too much info. There's always something new I discover in these books, and the stuff I know, I can skim over, so it's a win-win situation for myself and the environment.
Tags: Eco, green, green living, eco-friendly living, green books, eco-friendly books, environmentally friendly book, environmentally friendly readingAdded 5 Years Ago from Barnes & Noble -
Again, get your young one going green so they can continue the work our generation has only just started.
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Get them started young. This may be ineffective when they can't actually comprehend words, but as they get older and can understand more and more teach them that green is the way to go.
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Way to greenify your home in the name of the little one's health (although, don't forget about yourself)
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This is a great cookbook with recipes designed around eating fresh produce from farmer's markets.
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While your drinking your cup of joe at the Barnes & Noble located at just about every airport buy this book as a gift for someone...it's about cleaning your home in a nontoxic, environmentally responsible way!
