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The Sourcebook presents specific and general recommendations for homes that can be considered environmentally friendly. Many of the recommendations may also be relevant to some types of commercial development. The Sourcebook provides the practical information needed to better understand and implement these options.
The information is designed to educate and inform readers regarding pertinent aspects and general guidelines in implementing less-familiar approaches to building homes. The Sourcebook is directed to those with knowledge of the building trades and building terminology, but contains useful information for interested and motivated lay persons.
Many of the topics discussed in the Sourcebook can and have filled books on their own. The following information is presented as briefly and succinctly as practical with the hope that it helps the reader choose appropriate building options. The Sourcebook does not present specific building details as found in a construction manual. It offers general building guidelines.
We welcome feedback and questions from users of the Sourcebook in our Drafts section. The Sourcebook is designed to be readily updated as new information develops. The Drafts section is intended to reflect the practical experiences and knowledge of Sourcebook users. In that vein, the Sourcebook can serve everyone as an important networking tool with the goal of implementing safe, durable, livable, environmentally-responsible dwellings.
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