Our Environment Make Your Home Energy Efficient (NAPSA)—The purpose of green building is to reduce energy use, conserve water, improve indoor air quality and reduce reliance on nonrenewable natural resources. Thanks to two new books in the popular “For Dummies” series, you'll now find the process more approachable and easy to understand. “Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies” (Wiley) covers everything from examining construction sites Zand working with green professionals to choosing sustainable materials and reducing AReference forthe RestofUs! “ -l waste. The userfriendly guide is filled with basic information and simple instruction that anyone interested in tyease area ~ green building will find useful— homeowners, architects, interior designers and contractorsalike. The second book, “Solar Power Your Home For Dummies”(Wiley), details the enviey ronmental and Pie da economical ben- efits of using solar energy and takes read- aj ers step by step Bthrough the process of build- ing small and large systems into new and existing homes. Written by design engineer Rik DeGunther, the guide is filled with helpful illustrations and tips that explain the nuts and bolts of designing solar projects—including lamps, fans, fountains, smallcapacity solar water heaters and radiant floors. It covers the different types of solar panels and available technology, pinpoints ten smart solar investments, and provides instruction on how to do a complete energy audit of a home.
