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Landscaping that saves energy and dollars / by Foster, Ruth S.(CARDINAL)717809;
Includes bibliographical references (page 218) and index.
Subjects: Landscape architecture and energy conservation.; Landscape gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Energy-wise landscape design : a new approach for your home and garden / by Reed, Sue,1953-(CARDINAL)355029;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-280) and index.The sun and the wind -- Shading the house -- Cooling the air around the house -- Cooling the ground near the house -- Taking advantage of the sun's heat -- Reducing the chilling effect of winter wind -- Creating healthy working ecosystems -- Reducing (or eliminating) lawn -- Using water efficiently -- Fitting the landscape to the land -- Designing the car zone -- Making the most of every element -- Situating new homes with energy in mind -- Installing and maintaining planted areas -- Building structures in the landscape -- Constructing new homesites -- Making electricity from sunlight -- Generating electricity from the wind -- Harnessing the energy of flowing water -- Capturing the warmth of the ground -- Lighting with energy in mind.
Subjects: Landscape architecture and energy conservation.; Landscape design.; Ecological landscape design.; Architecture du paysage et économies d'énergie.; Aménagement paysager.; Aménagement paysager écologique.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Your eco-friendly yard : sustainable ideas to save you time, money and the Earth / by Girolamo, Tom.;
Subjects: Environmental protection; Gardening.; Gardens; Landscape architecture and energy conservation.; Sustainable living.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Landscape design and nursery operation for energy conservation / by Bell, Richard(Richard C.)(CARDINAL)163524; North Carolina.Occupational Program Services Section.;
Subjects: Landscape architecture; Nurseries (Horticulture);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Green from the ground up : a builder's guide : sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction / by Johnston, David,1950-(CARDINAL)487105; Gibson, Scott,1951-(CARDINAL)673744;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Green building basics -- The house as a system -- Planning and design -- Foundations -- Framing -- Roofs and attics -- Windows and doors -- Plumbing -- Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning -- Electrical -- Insulation -- Siding and decking -- Solar energy -- Indoor air quality -- Interior finishes -- Landscaping -- Afterword.This thorough, informative, and up-to-date reference on environmentally conscious, energy-efficient home construction gives builders and architects the tools to respond to growing requests from homeowners for green houses.
Subjects: Buildings; Sustainable architecture.; Sustainable buildings;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 12
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The new ecological home : the complete guide to green building options / by Chiras, Daniel D.(CARDINAL)178182;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-282) and index.Introduction: Creating sustainable shelter. -- pt. 1: Setting the framework, Green building and beyond : where do you begin? ; Site matters : site selection and protection. -- pt. 2: Green building and remodeling. The healthy house ; Green building materials ; Wood-wise construction ; Energy-efficient design and construction ; Accessibility, ergonomics, and adaptability ; Using concrete and steel to build green ; Natural building ; Earth-sheltered architecture. -- pt. 3: Sustainable systems. Passive solar heating ; Passive cooling ; Green power : electricity from the sun and wind ; Water and waste : sustainable approaches. -- pt. 4: Environmental landscaping.
Subjects: Architecture and society.; Dwellings; Ecological houses.; Environmental education.; Green products.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Green buildings / by Knight, Robert N.(CARDINAL)478128; World Book, Inc.(CARDINAL)170438;
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.What is green architecture? -- Building materials -- Flooring -- Walls -- Doors -- Windows -- Lighting -- Roofing -- Electricity -- Water use -- Heating and cooling -- Landscaping -- Green buildings, Melbourne's Council House 2 -- Sidwell Friends' Middle School -- Extreme green -- Government action -- Activities."An exploration of green architectural principles and practices. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Energy conservation; Sustainable buildings; Sustainable living;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Green buildings. by World Book, Inc.(CARDINAL)170438;
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.What is green architecture? -- Building materials -- Flooring -- Walls -- Doors -- Windows -- Lighting -- Roofing -- Electricity -- Water use -- Heating and cooling -- Landscaping -- Green buildings, Melbourne's Council House 2 -- Sidwell Friends' Middle School -- Extreme green -- What governments are doing -- Activities."An exploration of green architectural principles and practices. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Sustainable buildings; Sustainable living; Energy conservation;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 14
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Green from the ground up : sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction / by Johnston, David,1950-(CARDINAL)487105; Gibson, Scott,1951-(CARDINAL)673744;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Sustainable buildings; Buildings; Sustainable architecture.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Scholarships, grants & prizes. by Peterson's (Firm)(CARDINAL)531293;
How to find an award that's right for you -- All about scholarships -- A strategy for finding awards -- Scholarship management organizations -- Scholarship scams : what they are and what to watch out for -- Searching for scholarships, grants & prizes online -- How to use this guide -- Quick-reference chart -- Scholarships, grants & prizes at-a-glance -- Profiles of scholarships, grants & prizes -- Academic fields/career goals -- Accounting -- African studies -- Agribusiness -- Agriculture -- American studies -- Animal/veterinary sciences -- Anthropology -- Applied sciences -- Archaeology -- Architecture -- Area/ethnic studies -- Art history -- Arts -- Asian studies -- Audiology-- Aviation/aerospace -- Behavioral science -- Biology -- Business/consumer services -- Campus activities -- Canadian studies -- Chemical engineering -- Child and family studies -- Civil engineering -- Classics -- Communications -- Computer science/data processing -- Construction engineering/management -- Cosmetology -- Criminal justice/criminology -- Culinary arts -- Dental health/services -- Drafting -- Earth science -- Economics -- Education -- Electrical engineering/electronics -- Energy and power engineering -- Engineering/technology -- Engineering-related technologies -- Entomology -- Environmental health -- Environmental science -- European studies -- Fashion design -- Filmmaking/video -- Fire sciences -- Flexography -- Food science/nutrition -- Food service/hospitality -- Foreign language -- Funeral services/mortuary science -- Gemology -- Geography -- German studies -- Graphics/graphic arts/printing -- Health administration -- Health and medical sciences -- Health information management/technology -- Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics -- Historic preservation and conservation -- History -- Home economics -- Horticulture/floriculture -- Hospitality management -- Human resources -- Humanities -- Hydrology -- Industrial design -- Insurance and actuarial science -- Interior design -- International migration -- International studies -- Journalism -- Landscape architecture -- Law enforcement/police administration -- Law/legal services -- Library and information sciences -- Literature/English/writing -- Marine biology -- Marine/ocean engineering -- Materials science, engineering, and metallurgy -- Mathematics -- Mechanical engineering -- Meteorology/atmospheric science -- Military and defense studies -- Museum studies -- Music -- Natural resources -- Natural sciences -- Neurobiology -- Nuclear science -- Nursing -- Occupational safety and health -- Oceanography -- Oncology -- Optometry -- Osteopathy -- Paper and pulp engineering -- Peace and conflict studies -- Performing arts -- Pharmacy -- Philosophy -- Photojournalism/photography -- Physical sciences and math -- Political science -- Psychology -- Public health -- Public policy and administration -- Radiology -- Real estate -- Recreation, parks, leisure studies -- Religion/theology -- Science, technology, and society -- Social sciences -- Social services -- Special education -- Sports-related/exercise science -- Surveying ; surveying technology, cartography, or geographic information science -- Therapy/rehabilitation -- Trade/technical specialties -- Transportation -- Travel/tourism -- TV/radio broadcasting -- Urban and regional planning -- Women's studies -- Nonacademic/noncareer criteria -- Civic, professional, social, or union affiliation -- Corporate affiliation -- Employment/volunteer experience -- Impairment -- Military service : Air Force -- Military service : Air Force National Guard -- Military service : Army -- Military service : Army National Guard -- Military service : Coast Guard -- Military service : general -- Military service : Marines -- Military service : Navy -- Nationality of ethnic background -- Religious affiliation -- Residence -- Talent/interest area -- Miscellaneous criteria -- Indexes -- Award name -- Sponsor -- Academic fields/career goals -- Civic, professional, social, or union affiliation -- Corporate affiliation -- Employment/volunteer experience -- Impairment -- Military service -- Nationality or ethnic heritage -- Religious affiliation -- Residence -- Location of study -- Talent/interest ares.
Subjects: Directories.; Awards; Grants-in-aid; Scholarships; Student aid;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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