The Basics:
Title: Building Green: A Complete How-to Guide to Alternative Building Methods Earth Plaster, Straw Bale, Cordwood, Cob, Living Roofs
Author: Clarke Snell and Tim Callahan
URL: Find it at your local library.
Date: 2005

Notes:

At a Glance: Building Green give a comprehensive and detailed guide on how to build an alternative or green home. It takes the reader through the step by step construction of a small green building. This building incorporates all of the techniques and materials that are used in making a truly green structure. The aim of the book is to show home builders how they can make their home fit their own personal needs and also the environmental needs of their surroundings.

Best for: Those who are building a home and want to learn how to "build green" or those who are interested in the engineering and architecture of green living spaces. The aspect of "going green" that this book is best suited for green building.

Standout Features: Building Green has over 1, 200 how-to colored photos, that show step by step how to make a alternative or green home starting with the foundation and ending with the "living" roof. Every step takes into account the local environment and the building's effect on it. The book is broken down into two sections: