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Front Cover
Back Cover
3
Inside Cover
4
Publishing Information
5
Contents
6
Introduction
7
Isn't a New Eco-Home Better?
48
Light Up Notoriously Dark Areas
53
How Heat Gets Around
60
Electricity from the Sun
85
Case Study: Lerner Residence
86
Case Study: Lerner Residence
87
Case Study: Lerner Residence
88
Case Study: Lerner Residence
89
Case Study: Lerner Residence
90
Case Study: Lerner Residence
164
Evaluate Your Current Living Patterns
167
Use the Space You Have
169
Bring in More Light
177
Less Is More
189
The Global Kitchen
201
The Role of Materials in Natural Remodeling
202
The Myth of the Perfect "Green" Material
221
Exterior Finishes
233
Should You Do It Yourself?