Good Green Homes: Creating Better Homes for a Healthier Planet

by Jennifer Roberts, Linda Svendsen (Photographer)

Good Green Homes is the answer to creating better homes that are healthier to live in, easier on the environment, less expensive over the long-term, and more delightful to come home to.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 29, 2003

Reviews

[Bradley White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in 2003 it is now somewhat dated in the specific advice based on the technology of the time, e.g. no mention of LED lighting. If you read it as a way of living to reduce your environmental foot print, then it is worth reading.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

"I bought this book because I am planning to renovate an older home to be more "green." This book did not suit my purposes because I was looking for more practical advice and detailed information. Also, most of the homes and techniques were waaaaaay out of my price range. Finally, I already knew alot about the topic, so to me the information seemed very basic. However, the pictures were beautiful and it serves as a good basic primer for those who are just starting out investigating green homes. I recommend The Solar House by Chiras for a much more in-depth look at the topic, but this book is good for inspiration."

[Beneth]

Great reviews on Amazon.
Author has a website w/ newsletter:
www.goodgreenhomes.com
called Good Green News.
One review says it is truly inspirational but not give super practical advice.
For more practical advice, Green Remodeling and Environmental Building News are recommended.

[Shraddha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really a good resource. It's more of a picture home of one particular style (similar to NW Regionalism). On the flip side, some of these homes have some nice elements. The photographs capture a nice light quality.

[C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Makes a nice coffee table book, but provides scant information on what to do to make your own good green home. The photos aren't that inspiring, either. I'd skip it if I were you.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for artistic inspiration. Not as good in terms of explanation.