Kennedy Green House

by Wilson, Robin

• ISBN13: 9781608320301
• ISBN10: 1608320308
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Llc

Summary

Kennedy Green House documents the transformation of the home by a "Green Dream Team," from the drawing of architectural plans to the selection of eco-friendly building materials and power sources to the retooling of the home with health-promoting, energy efficient appliances and furnishings. Along the way, author Robin Wilson provides information and tips on how these changes can be implemented by any homeowner, whether it's a broad renovation or simple, affordable replacements of common household items. Wilson provides: [[A wide variety of four-color photographs documenting the entire process [[Side bar advice that shows readers the ultimate, mid-range, and low-cost/easy solution to every upgrade [[A focus on maximizing energy, water efficiency, and indoor air quality The LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), renovated Kennedy house will also showcase the latest in green technologies, sustainable building practices, and healthy home initiatives.

Author Biography

Robin Wilson is a nationally known eco-friendly and healthy home interior designer focused on sustainable, reusable, recyclable and non-toxic options from the 'foundation to the furniture'. Industry insiders describe her style as 'classic with a modern touch' with a focus on unique textures, organic fibers, with background in LEED requirements due to her work on other projects. She has been regularly featured in news (CBS, ABC, PBS, NBC) and print as an expert on eco-friendly options for residential and commercial projects.