Whether planning a new home or considering a remodeling project, you'll discover plenty of ideas and tips that will make this a valuable reference to keep at your side throughout the entire process.

You'll find 300 photographs and 60 illustrations plus special sidebars that highlight "The Green Factor" and "Best Practices".

Although it might appear this book is better suited for the professional builder, I found it easy to understand. I believe any homeowner can benefit from reading "Green From the Ground Up". For example, I'd pay close attention to what the author has to say in the roofing and windows sections before I either replaced my existing roof or had new windows installed.