Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies®

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Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies 3. Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Building a home--even a green home--uses plenty of resources and energy.

This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion. You'll start by identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and construction sites. You'll weigh the pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the long run.

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The sad thing, he is also incapable of getting a simple sq ft commercial tenant improvement through the City of Cathedral City in the Coachella Valley. This very simple project requires 4 mini-splits, a new ADA bathroom, insulation, additional electrical outlets, title 24 lights, 3 additional windows and an exit door; nothing complicated. We still did not get approved plans after multiple submissions.


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Eric Corey Freed has demonstrated a lack of professional integrity, no professional work ethic, and he is petty and vindictive. I just got an email from the City of Cathedral City stating Eric called them this morning. Yesterday he told me he was going to file a lien against my business and call Cathedral City Planning Dept and submit a Stop Work Order against me.

The plans should have been approved the first time because the project is really simple; they suggested to take out the upstairs storage to simplify; we failed again. He did not do Title 24 or PME. We were about to submit for a fourth time. To be clear, Eric took on the job as a professional favor; that was really nice of him. I sent Eric and Michael the first corrections list to work from.

Most of the drawings were already done and just needed some additional work to meet code.


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I could have run my car into a wall because it would have been a lot less painful and less expensive. After the last failed set of plans, I emailed both of them to say I was not paying until we get approved. I don't find anything about that Sign up for weekly newsletter. I agree to receive emails from the site. I can withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing.

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  • Target Audience Adult Summary "Want to build responsibly and help preserve the environment? This friendly, step-by-step guide introduces you to every facet of green building and remodeling, from sizing up construction sites and selecting materials to working with green professionals, reducing energy and water use, and weighing the pros and cons of popular green building methods. The need for green Ch. Green building in an organically grown nutshell Ch.

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    Remodeling with a green eye Ch. Working with building professionals Part II. Paying attention to material matters Ch. Looking at a material's life cycle: Green finish and construction materials Part III. Green building methods Ch. Framing things up Ch. Natural building methods Ch. Manufactured building methods Part IV.

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    Green building systems and site planning Ch. Heating and cooling systems Ch. Water and waste systems Ch. Landscaping and site planning: The part of tens Ch. Ten common myths about green building and remodeling Ch. Ten green things to do on every new-home project Ch.

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    Ten green materials you can't live without Ch. Ten green things you can do in your home right now. Machine derived contents note: The Need for Green. Green Building in an Organically Grown Nutshell. Remodeling with a Green Eye. Working with Building Professionals. Paying Attention to Material Matters. Looking at a Material? From Cradle to Grave. From Cradle to Cradle.