The leading industry associations handbook for going green in the kitchen and bath Kitchen Bath Sustainable Design is the National Kitchen and Bath Associations complete guide to "greening" these important rooms. The first book to focus exclusively on kitchen and bath sustainability; this full color guide covers every consideration for both remodels and new construction; making it a handy reference for any kitchen and bath professional. Case studies of award-winning projects demonstrate how space; budget; and sustainability can come together to create beautiful; functional; efficient rooms; and illustrations throughout provide visual examples of the techniques discussed. The book includes information on greening ones practice for the clients benefit; plus an appendix of additional resources and instructional materials for classroom use. Outside of general heating and cooling; kitchen appliances use the bulk of a households energy. Kitchens and baths together use an average of 300 gallons of water per day for a family of four; and both rooms are high-use areas that require good air quality. Kitchen Bath Sustainable Design provides a handbook to designing these rooms for sustainability; without sacrificing comfort or livability. With comprehensive guidance on approaching these rooms sustainably; readers will: Communicate better with builders; clients; and potential clients Understand technical considerations; and the criteria that make a design "green" Conduct a full design analysis; including life cycle costing and efficiency Learn the ratings systems and standards in play in the green kitchen and bath The biggest elements of sustainable interior designmdash;energy efficiency; water use; and materials selectionmdash;are all major players in the kitchen and bath. Clients are increasingly demanding attention to sustainability issues; and designers must be up to date on the latest guidelines; best practices; and technology. Kitchen Bath Sustainable Design is the complete technical and practical guide to green design for the kitchen and bath professional.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very helpful bookBy kathy howleyI am a sophomore architecture major at Marywood University. This book was incredibly helpful with terms and definitions as I worked my way through freshman year. I know I will use this book for years to come. If anyone is looking to learn about architecture and how space interacts with our world; this is a perfect book. I rate it very highly!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RishPerfect text!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great blueprint for the foundation of the beginning design studentBy W.K. WyllieI have been teaching architecture and interior architecture for since 2002 and this book elegantly conveys the foundation language needed for the beginning design student and should become one of those books that you never want to sell after leaving school. This book should also be reviewed by professional architects and designers every so often to remind themselves that even real design commissions should start with strong concepts.
