Kennedy Green House

A primer for all families interested in greening up, The Kennedy Green House shows intimate details on how the Richardson Kennedys transformed a "sick " home into a standard-setter in eco-efficient design, decoration, and practice. The large-format book documents the "greening" process with a practical, accessible, how-to approach, drawing on the knowledge of amazing contributors from the forefront of green design and architecture.Following the renovation of the Kennedy family home from conception to construction and the final move in, The Kennedy Green House tells the story of the familyrs"s journey to health, wellness, and a better lifestyle. In doing so, it presents simple, easy, and inviting options for consumers from any background who are interested in bringing the environmental movement home. Expert team advisors, including Bob Vila, William McDonough, Allan Shope, Allen Hershkowitz, Al Franken, Lew French, George Bridge, and more add their specialized input on the projectrs"s undertaking and outcomes, providing unique advice to homeowners.Architectural designer Mary Richardson Kennedy has worked with the firm of Diana Kellogg, the prestigious Parrish Hadley Associates, and leading designer Annabelle Selldorf. Mother of six and married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Richardson embraced this project to encourage green deconstruction, construction, and sustainability.An award-winning designer with a national profile, Robin Wilson has won the AMEX/OPEN Business Award and was named the Black Enterprise Small Business Innovator of the Year, and she was featured in the annual "50 Most Powerful Women in New York" list by the New York Post , as well as in numerous other publications and broadcasts.