Residential Environmental Design Book Review of The Natural House Catalog

Book Reviews - Sept '97
The Natural House Catalog: Everything You Need to Create an Environmentally Friendly Home by David Pearson, Fireside Books/ Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. 1996. Softcover, 288 pp. The Natural House Catalog, David Pearson’s third book, is a necessary addition to anyone’s library interested or working in the field of residential environmental design. A lot has changed over the years of David Pearson’s Three books, and this book can help you understand the field as it stands now. This book is filled with clear and concise explanations of the fundamentals of the earth-friendly home. This book is divided into two sections, with part I covering information on conserving energy, improving indoor air quality and minimizing pollution. The chapters focus on the building, energy, water, lighting, interior decoration, furnishings, recycling, and the outdoor environment. The book is filled with both common sense solutions and ambitious projects to help conserve energy, and improve your standard of living in an environmentally friendly manner. Throughout each chapter, overviews of products and services of various companies accompany text. For the most part, these overviews are clear and effective, with minimal missed opportunities. The second section of the book contains a list of suppliers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and publications which support the information offered in the first section of the book. The listings found in this section range from short product description’s with only name and address, to full page advertising. In addition to products and services, this section also includes lists of journals, magazines, books, and publications. Overall, The Natural House Catalog, is a well organized, clear and practical source of information for creating a livable environment using environmentally friendly building materials and products. The overwhelming collection of resources, services, and overall information makes this publication a necessary tool for anyone considering venturing into the world of residential environmental design. Additional information on this book and others can be found in our Bookstore and if you have any questions, Contact Us and we'll see if we can help you.

Book Reviews - Sept '97

The Natural House Catalog: Everything You Need to Create an Environmentally Friendly Home by David Pearson, Fireside Books/ Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. 1996. Softcover, 288 pp.

The Natural House Catalog, David Pearson’s third book, is a necessary addition to anyone’s library interested or working in the field of residential environmental design. A lot has changed over the years of David Pearson’s Three books, and this book can help you understand the field as it stands now. This book is filled with clear and concise explanations of the fundamentals of the earth-friendly home.

This book is divided into two sections, with part I covering information on conserving energy, improving indoor air quality and minimizing pollution. The chapters focus on the building, energy, water, lighting, interior decoration, furnishings, recycling, and the outdoor environment. The book is filled with both common sense solutions and ambitious projects to help conserve energy, and improve your standard of living in an environmentally friendly manner. Throughout each chapter, overviews of products and services of various companies accompany text. For the most part, these overviews are clear and effective, with minimal missed opportunities.

The second section of the book contains a list of suppliers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and publications which support the information offered in the first section of the book. The listings found in this section range from short product description’s with only name and address, to full page advertising. In addition to products and services, this section also includes lists of journals, magazines, books, and publications.

Overall, The Natural House Catalog, is a well organized, clear and practical source of information for creating a livable environment using environmentally friendly building materials and products. The overwhelming collection of resources, services, and overall information makes this publication a necessary tool for anyone considering venturing into the world of residential environmental design.

Additional information on this book and others can be found in our Bookstore and if you have any questions, Contact Us and we'll see if we can help you.