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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HERE’S A SAMPLE OF WHAT’S INSIDE: EDITOR’S NOTE 02
The Inside Scoop
“Asphalt’s biggest 15
environmental bugaboo THE HOMEOWNER’S HANDBOOK, 7TH EDITION
is that it’s derived from Our latest edition of our popular green building guide has been 16
petroleum processing, updated to include new solar technologies, new products and
feeding fossil fuel demand. informational graphics. 18
It’s also tough to recycle. 22
But the industry has THE SUPER SOLAR HOUSE 26
responded to the call for We developed this hot-off-the-press infographic 30
better eco-performance with to demonstrate both new and emerging solar technologies 34
colors and granules to coming to your neighborhood. 38
reflect the sun’s heat.” 01 EXTERIORS 42
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(p.22) 02 ROOFING 48
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ON THE COVER 03 STRUCTURE 56
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THE SUPER SOLAR HOUSE 04 INSULATION 64
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Artist: Kip Ayers 05 INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Visit us at www.greenbuildermedia.com for 06 WINDOWS
up-to-date news analysis, case studies, new green
projects, code and reg updates, thought-provoking 07 HEATING & COOLING
blogs, cutting-edge products and much more.
08 LIGHTING

09 APPLIANCES

10 FAUCETS & FIXTURES

11 FINISHES

12 CABINETS & TOPS

13 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

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