You can read more about David's remodel experience and learn valuable knowledge about green building standards, materials and best practices in his book Green Remodeling.
January 15, 2003 - Reclaim and Reuse
Each time the earth moving equipment unearth flat stones, I have the laborers pick them out of the pile and stack for later reuse. We have reclaimed stone from all over the property that will become the flagstone patios around the house and new office.
A complete guide to energy self-sufficiency at home A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) -- a home that produces as much energy as it consumes -- is an idea whose time has come! Authors David Johnston and Scott Gibson (Green from the Ground Up) explore the design and construction of self-sufficient houses from start to finish.
Sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction
Green construction is the building trend of the decade. In direct response to the growing demand for sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient homes, David Johnston and Scott Gibson present the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction.
