Forty percent revised, this sourcebook for green building provides descriptions and manufacturer contact information for over 1,400 environmentally preferable products and materials for all phases of residential construction, grouped by function, including tips for what to look for in green products.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Sitework & Landscaping; Outdoor Structures; Decking; Foundations, Footers & Slabs; Structural Systems & Components; Sheathing; Exterior Finish & Trim; Roofing; Doors; Windows; Insulation; Flooring & Floorcoverings; Interior Finish & Trim; Caulks & Adhesives; Paints & Coatings; Mechanical Systems/HVAC; Plumbing; Electrical; Lighting; Appliances; Furniture & Furnishings; Renewable Energy; Distributors & Retailers; Miscellaneous.