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Some
Of Our Best . . .
Our books on conserving
the built environment are featured below.
You may browse the entire EcoOutlet Books
Department here.
Clearance Sale here.
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Confronting
Suburban Decline
By William H. Lucy &
David L. Phillips. Examines causes of and
responses to suburban decline. Argues that
a high quality natural and built environment
is key to economic stability and recommends
policies.
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Disasters
and Democracy
By Rutherford H. Platt.
Focuses on the changing role of the federal
government. Details steps that could be taken
to eliminate the disincentives that have stifled
local government efforts to create disaster-resistant
communities.
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Recycled
as Restaurants
By Virginia Croft. Adaptive
reuse is one of the strongest trends in architecture.
Recycled as Restaurants features case
studies and color photographs showing the
beauty of spaces
“recycled as restaurants.”
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House
Styles in America
By James C. Massey &
Shirley Maxwell. This original approach to
historic preservation features sketches of
American house styles from 1650 to 1950, plus
directions for estimating age and deciphering
history.
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Doors,
Windows & Skylights
By Alan Ahlstrand. New
doors, windows, and skylights can make a big
improvement in a home’s appearance and
energy efficiency. This book covers selection,
installation,
maintenance and repair.
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More
Conserving the Built Environment Books
Lead
Is a Silent Hazard
By Richard M. Stapleton. Guide to lead-proofing
your home and child's environment. Using stories
and interviews, this book explains how you can
avoid or eliminate many sources of lead your
child may encounter. More…
Making
a Living While Making a Difference
By Melissa
Everett. As business and society continue
to place greater emphasis on social and environmental
responsibility, opportunities for career-seekers
with a conscience have never been better. More…
Voluntary
Simplicity
By Duane
Elgin. When Voluntary Simplicity was
first published in 1981, it quickly became recognized
as a powerful and visionary work in the emerging
dialogue over sustainable ways of living. More…
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EcoSpeakers.com
EcoSpeakers.com offers
a wide range of quality speakers on many sustainability-related
topics.
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