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MAKING BETTER BUILDINGS: A COMPARATIVE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION FOR HOMEOWNERS AND CONTRACTORS

Author: Chris Magwood

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464 pages

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From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods. Entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques! But with so many different ideas from which to choose, there is no single resource that allows an owner or builder to quickly and objectively compare the merits of each system for their particular project.

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