Whether the listener is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green: For Our Health: By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. For Our Wealth: By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water...

The most widely circulated and award-winning publication in its field, ARTnews covers all art, from the ancient to the cutting edge. It provides behind-the-scenes access to galleries, museums, auction houses, and artists' studios. With profiles of artists and collectors, reviews of gallery and museum exhibitions, news dispatches from a worldwide network of correspondents, and hard-hitting investigative reporting, ARTnews offers lively and comprehensive...

"Featuring the most-current and popular deck-building materials being used today, this book uses full-color, step-by-step photography to show homeowners how to build, maintain and customize a deck"--Provided by publisher.

A hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12. Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communities thrive. If you're interested in architecture, Architecture for Kids will introduce you to all of the most important terms and skills every aspiring architect needs. You'll explore how ideas and drawings become real buildings and learn how architects see the world from new perspectives, including with...