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Whether designing from scratch or improving existing plans, this handbook gives you the confidence and tools to create a truly sustainable home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003cem\u003eSustainable Building Essentials \u003c\/em\u003eseries for practical, illustrated guidance on natural building techniques, high-performance walls, and sustainable construction systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign your own sustainable home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMANY PEOPLE DREAM of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home. But until now there has been no systematic guide to help potential builders work through the complete process of imagining, planning, designing, and building their ideal, sustainable home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Essential Sustainable Home Design \u003c\/em\u003e walks potential homebuilders through the process starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision that will guide the house to completion. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to clarify your ideas and create a practical pathway to achieving your dream\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a strong, integrated design team and working with professionals and code officials to keep the project on track from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey building science concepts that make for a high-performance, durable building\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrimer on building logistics, material sourcing, and protocols to ensure that the initial vision for the project comes to fruition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne-page summaries and ratings of popular sustainable building materials and system options.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for owner-builders and sustainable building contractors working with clients aiming to design and build a sustainable home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Chris Magwood \u003c\/strong\u003e has designed and built some of the most innovative, sustainable buildings in North America, including the first off-grid, straw bale home in Ontario. 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