Make your existing home both
green and gorgeous!

Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House will show you how to start with the home you have and transform it into an eco-paradise—on any budget.

If you want your home to be more sustainable, but don’t know how to sort through the myriad options, this book is for you.

Based on working with the gifts of your site and climate, this unique guide will empower you to go beyond green window-dressing to restore your connections with the natural world.

You’ll find informative text, instructive diagrams, and inspiring case studies illustrated with hundreds of color photographs.

Carol Venolia and Kelly Lerner, two innovative architects who specialize in creating green homes, will take you through a step-by-step process to evaluate your dwelling, its surroundings, and your lifestyle.

They’ll help you devise an integrated strategy for getting your heat and light from the sun, cooling from shade and breezes, water from the sky, and sensory nourishment from the earth.

You’ll also find design tips, guidance in selecting green materials, pointers for avoiding hazards, and advice on keeping on track during construction.

In short, they’ll teach you how to bring your home into harmony with nature, enjoying every step of the way.