"Easy ideas.... The kind of guidebook we reference again and again...with recommendations for every single room in the house."-Real SimpleLearn how to make planet-friendly choices at home with the design experts of Remodelista.comConcerned about the state of the planet and wanting to do your part Written with urgency,Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home gives clear guidance and inspiration for creating a home that's both sustainable and stylish. The book features room-by-room tips for reducing your environmental footprint,as well as tours of artful living quarters belonging to people who interpret low-impact living in a myriad of ways,from a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement to a tree-house cabin to a multigenerational courtyard compound.Every page offers information that you can act on right away-including best practices for choosing household essentials,from lightbulbs to sofas; guidelines for a low-impact,energy-efficient remodel; and how to recycle or donate your castoffs so they don't end up in the landfill. Like all Remodelista books,this manual is both a visual delight and an invaluable resource. Change begins in the home,and it's inspiring to learn how climate-aware living choices,no matter how small,contribute to the greater good. Guidance includes:·Low-impact remodeling ideas and approaches for every room ·Planet-friendly essentials: paint,rugs,bedding,furniture,and more ·The Vintage 75: favorite tried-and-true objects for everyday use ·Plus the lowdown on composting,energy-efficient appliances,insulation,HVAC,roofing,and more
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Publisher: Workman PublishingISBN: 9781648290145Number of pages: 352Weight: 1360 gDimensions: 262 x 196 x 28 mm
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"Guralnick and Winston demonstrate how style and sustainability can coexist in this excellent guide to setting up a planet-friendly home....This lovely,practical collection will be just right for green-minded designers."-Publishers Weekly "A handbook for living beautifully while minimizing your impact on the environment."-Washington Post "Easy ideas....When we heard that the Remodelistateam was coming out with a new book all about designing a less wasteful,more sustainable home,we knew this would be the kind of guidebook we reference again and again...(It)offers up advice for both more sustainable renovations and more eco-friendly everyday habits.."-Real Simple "Living in an eco-friendly home can still be chic!Remodelista: The Low-Impact Homeshows you how to maximize both beauty and sustainability."-HouseHome(Canada) "Guralnick and Winston demonstrate how style and sustainability can coexist in this excellent guide to setting up a planet-friendly home....This lovely,practical collection will be just right for green-minded designers."-Publishers Weekly "Being sustainable doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. That's the ethos behind Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home by Margot Guralnick and Fan Winston (Artisan,￡31.99,out 4 October),and it's one that will interest anyone considering an eco-friendly project. As well as featuring homes dedicated to low-impact living,it includes a room-by-room guide to impactful swaps such as air-drying clothes rather than tumble-drying. There are simple DIY projects,a guide to buying vintage items,and advice on everything from healthy paint to upgrading windows."-Grand Designs(U.K.) "A handbook for living beautifully while minimizing your impact on the environment."-Washington Post "Easy ideas....When we heard that the Remodelistateam was coming out with a new book all about designing a less wasteful,more sustainable home,we knew this would be the kind of guidebook we reference again and again...(It)offers up advice for both more sustainable renovations and more eco-friendly everyday habits.."-Real Simple "Attainable ideas for living more sustainably. This info-packed book offers low-impact home remodeling tips,product repurposing options,composting advice,and more."-Better HomesGardens Do It Yourself "Living in an eco-friendly home can still be chic!Remodelista: The Low-Impact Homeshows you how to maximize both beauty and sustainability."-HouseHome(Canada) "Guralnick and Winston demonstrate how style and sustainability can coexist in this excellent guide to setting up a planet-friendly home....This lovely,practical collection will be just right for green-minded designers."-Publishers Weekly "Being sustainable doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. That's the ethos behind Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home by Margot Guralnick and Fan Winston (Artisan,￡31.99,out 4 October),and it's one that will interest anyone considering an eco-friendly project. As well as featuring homes dedicated to low-impact living,it includes a room-by-room guide to impactful swaps such as air-drying clothes rather than tumble-drying. There are simple DIY projects,a guide to buying vintage items,and advice on everything from healthy paint to upgrading windows."-Grand Designs(U.K.)
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