Product Press Releases

Recent additions to the Bookstore:

Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies

Oregon Green Homes

Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Vol. 2

Renewable Energy Handbook

Bioheat Furnace Fuel
Bioheat fuel is traditional heating oil combined with biodiesel, which is usually made from vegetable and soybean oils.

Green Building Glossary

Rainwater Harvesting For Drylands, Volume 1 Gets you started on designing and implementing your individual sustainable water-harvesting system.

Design of Straw Bale Buildings Provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art guidance, including structural performance, moisture control, fire resistance and durability.

Solar Water Heating - A comprehensive guide to solar water and space heating systems.

Green Home Showcase- This new home brings together a host of green features in a mainstream package.

How Glazing Gets Its Thermal Properties - Noble gases and low-e coatings, that's what efficient glazing is made of.

New Strawbale - A good hat, good shoes and a breatheable coat make for a durable strawbale home.

Blueprint Small - See how a shotgun floor plan was transformed into a graceful example of small-space living.

Size Matters - Why small homes are green homes and how to make it happen.

Right-sized Living - Nine tips for making a small home work for you

Checklist for Good Design - Nine points that will ensure your project is energy efficient.

Whole Building Design - Cost-effective design recognizes how building elements and equipment work together -- or conflict.

18 Design Principles to Make Square Feet Work Harder - Build small to save money and resources, but you don't have to sacrifice.

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