Remodelista : the low-impact home : a sourcebook for stylish, eco-conscious living / Margot Guralnick & Fan Winston ; with the editors of Remodelista ; principal photography by Matthew Williams.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Artisan, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: 350 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781648290145
- 1648290140
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"Easy ideas . . . . The kind of guidebook we reference again and again. . . with recommendations for every single room in the house."
-- Real Simple
Learn how to make planet-friendly choices at home with the design experts of Remodelista.com
Concerned about the state of the planet and wanting to do your part? Written with urgency, Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home gives clear guidance and inspiration for creating a home that's both sustainable and stylish. The book features room-by-room tips for reducing your environmental footprint, as well as tours of artful living quarters belonging to people who interpret low-impact living in a myriad of ways, from a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement to a tree-house cabin to a multigenerational courtyard compound.
Every page offers information that you can act on right away--including best practices for choosing household essentials, from lightbulbs to sofas; guidelines for a low-impact, energy-efficient remodel; and how to recycle or donate your castoffs so they don't end up in the landfill. Like all Remodelista books, this manual is both a visual delight and an invaluable resource. Change begins in the home, and it's inspiring to learn how climate-aware living choices, no matter how small, contribute to the greater good.Guidance includes: Low-impact remodeling ideas and approaches for every room Planet-friendly essentials: paint, rugs, bedding, furniture, and more The Vintage 75: favorite tried-and-true objects for everyday use Plus the lowdown on composting, energy-efficient appliances, insulation, HVAC, roofing, and more
"Low-impact living is about making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices in your home. But being sustainable doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. That's where Remodelista comes in. In this comprehensive guide, they decode the secrets to creating a home that's good for the planet-and totally livable"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes index (pages 342-350).
Low-impact houses and gardens -- Room by room : lessons for a greener way of living -- Eco-conscious household basics : a cheat sheet -- The Remodelista vintage 75 : favorite objects for everyday use -- The low-impact living primer : fuss-free DIYs for household upkeep and improvement -- The inner workings : insulation, HVAC, roofing, and more -- Resources : where to shop and how to get rid of excess.