Sustainable Building

The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.

Building Your Permaculture Property offers a revolutionary holistic method to overcome overwhelm in the complex process of resilient land design. It distills the authors' decades of experience as engineers, farmers, educators, and consultants into a five-step process complete with principles, practices, templates, and workflow tools.

What if you could build a garden that not only cuts back on these costs and eliminates harmful pesticides from your family’s diet, but also helps restore the planet in the process? The time is now to stop the waste of resources and consumption of contaminated foods and turn back to permaculture–this book is here to help you every step of the way.

Discover 40 Creative Ways To Living A Stress Free And Self-Sustaining Lifestyle! Do you want to learn the secrets to living off the grid successfully? Would you like to know how to begin living off the grid in stages? This book is all about living off of the grid. It contains tons of tips to help you be successful at living off of the grid and doing so in a stress free manner. You are going to learn everything you need to know about preparing to live off the grid, including how to begin living off of the grid in stages. In this book "Living Off the Grid and Loving It" you will discover 40 ...

Delve into the complexities of crafting a sustainable society with this comprehensive and elegantly structured guide. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization explores vital fields such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, ethical governance, and community building. Each chapter is enriched with vivid, high-quality images and clear, engaging text, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. Designed to double as a sophisticated coffee table book, it invites readers to unwind and immerse themselves in innovative solutions and inspiring ideas that pave the way for a ...

Tired of the Motivation Rollercoaster? Discover the Sustainable Path to Finally Achieve Your Goals Without Burning Out. You've set goals, felt the initial surge of motivation, and maybe even made some progress. But then... life happens. Willpower fades. Burnout looms. And those dreams you held so dear slip further away. If this cycle feels all too familiar, you're not alone. "Sustainable Self-Discipline: Building Habits That Last Without Burnout" offers a revolutionary approach that moves beyond the myth of relentless grit. Forget white-knuckling your way to success. This isn't about ...

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces - including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development.

The fundamentals of permaculture are simple: care for people and the Earth, and share what you have. With these in mind, practitioners promote a system with a sense of respect for all life on the planet. You may, however, be anxious about not knowing what to do. After all, not everybody knows about permaculture. But don’t worry–you don’t need to be an expert to start your own permaculture garden.

You don't have to be an expert to start a thriving, bountiful garden. Any basic guide can show you how. But if you want to figure out how to maximize your crop yield…know how to stretch your growing season beyond traditional limits…and even grow summer crops all year long…basic beginner’s guides won’t be of much help. After all, they’re only meant to cover the basics.

Unlock the secrets to financial success and build a robust investment portfolio with 'Dividend Investing: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Wealth Through Sustainable Income.' Discover proven strategies, expert insights, and practical advice on selecting high-quality dividend stocks, leveraging the power of compounding, and navigating market volatility. Whether you're a novice investor or experienced trader, this book will empower you to make informed decisions, generate consistent income, and achieve long-term financial freedom. Start your journey to financial prosperity today!

When you're doing something that's out of the ordinary, your mental programing, your paradigm, will try and stop you. If you want to win, you must keep going. Your paradigms may be masked in complacency, fear, worry, anxiety, insecurities, self-doubt, mental hurry, and self-loathing - the result is keeping you stuck...locked in a box and starved of your dreams and ambitions.

Looking to start your own small-scale farm? Want to ensure that your agriculture practices are sustainable and successful? Look no further than our brand new eBook! With 17 chapters covering everything from choosing the right plot of land to long-term planning and sustainability, this eBook is the ultimate guide to small-scale agriculture. Learn about the principles of sustainable farming and how to maintain soil health and fertility, conserve water, and select appropriate crops for your land. Discover the benefits of small livestock management and fruit and nut orchards. In addition to ...

Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water-harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios.

Most people who are considering off grid living, are those who are wanting to escape the stress and busyness of city life, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Owning your own property, and providing for your needs with self-sufficiency projects sounds wonderful and fun, but what are the most important self-sufficiency/survival projects, and how do you accomplish them? That is where this book will help.

Are you tired of the rat race and longing for a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle? Are you ready to trade in your 9-5 for a life on your own terms? Look no further than Building an Economically Sustainable Homestead. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of designing and building a self-sufficient homestead that not only supports your family's needs but also provides a source of income. With practical advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, you'll learn how to turn your homestead dreams into a profitable reality. Chapter 1 lays the foundation by ...

Are you encountering resistance when trying to identify and recruit extraordinary but elusive, passive candidates that your competitors ultimately attract? Do your executive searches close with marginal candidates? It's time to transform your approach and results with a proven action plan. In the richly rewarding executive search business, it's not just about filling vacant positions but finding the perfect match between executive and company.

Are you looking to start your own sustainable garden but don't know where to begin? Are you interested in incorporating environmentally-friendly practices into your gardening routine? Look no further than The Sustainable Greenhouse, the ultimate guide to building and maintaining your own geodesic dome greenhouse. This comprehensive eBook covers everything from the science and history of geodesic domes to the step-by-step construction guide. You will learn how to analyze the climate, choose suitable materials, and manage soil composition and fertility for optimal plant growth. Discover water...

Unlock the power of composting with Building Your First Composter, an essential guide for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. This comprehensive eBook takes you step-by-step through the process of creating, maintaining, and optimizing your own compost bin. If you've ever wanted to reduce waste, enrich your garden soil, and contribute to a more sustainable environment, this is the perfect resource for you. Begin your journey with an insightful introduction to DIY compost bins, where you'll discover the countless benefits of composting, understand the basic principles, and debunk common ...

For beginners and owner-builders, green building is a sustainable construction method that has a low impact on the environment. Green buildings usually incorporate LEED standard construction requirements in order to become certified; however, a homeowner can be an “owner builder” and construct their own home without the need of hiring a General Contractor in many cases, plus they usually do not need certification even if they build to LEED standards. Although standard construction methods and materials are often used, such as 2x4 or 2x6 framing with fiberglass insulation, or SIP panels,...

How do you recognize healthy soil? How much can your existing soil be improved? What are the best amendments to use for your soil? Let Building Soil answer your questions and be your guide on gardening from the ground up. Fertilizing, tilling, weed management, and irrigation all affect the quality of your soil. Using author Elizabeth Murphy’s detailed instructions, anyone can become a successful soil-based gardener, whether you want to start a garden from scratch or improve an existing garden.