Environmentally Sustainable Construction is a philosophy for designing and constructing homes and communities. By incorporating these principles, architects, designers, builders and tradesmen can create a living environment that is truly sustainable. Each chapter in the DVD is devoted to separate concepts that combine to contribute to the overall philosophy.

Krupp, longtime president of the Environmental Defense Fund, and Horn present a stirring and hopeful call to arms as they feature the bold innovators and investors who are reinventing energy and the ways we use it.

The oldest Mariss brother, fourteen-year-old Dewey, attempts to be the "embodiment of responsibility" as he juggles the management of the family's bicycle repair business while sharing the household and farm duties with his siblings after a sudden energy crisis strands their parents far from home.

1 electricity usage monitor (5 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 in.) + 1 printed instruction sheet + 1 folded efficiency savings guide booklet + 1 postpaid survey card + 1 bookmark, in box (25x24x8 cm.)

Simple text and pictures illustrate the importance of conserving energy.

"You can make a big difference if you help take care of the planet. From growing a garden in a tray to recycling trash, this book is full of ideas"--P. [4] of cover.

Get trustworthy information in the form of practical tips and hints given by engineers with a long-term experience in electrical and electronic engineering. Although solar electrics are everywhere around us and there are tons of resources available on this topic, you don't need to be an expert to assess what is good for your specific case. Neither you have to refer to costly solar consultants to reveal you the solar secrets. This simple and easy-to-read...