Deborah Christie discusses her book Green Home: The story of building a healthy, energy-efficient home

Local owner/author Deborah Carnes Christie details the designing and construction of a healthy, energy efficient, low maintenance, and attractive home. Deb and her architect/builder John Hartley will be on hand to discuss the design and creation of Deb’s home called GREEN HOUSE.  They will discuss researching and using passive solar, Modernist design, metal roofing, exterior stucco, low-pollution built-in cabinetry and paints, exposed ductwork, and more. The book also explores tapping experts and resources for decisions on energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems, such as active solar water heating, an auxiliary pump to minimize waste and wait time for hot water, and a device for injection of fresh air into an efficient dual-fuel heat pump and gas furnace. It also covers specifications for safety and emergency devices within a green home.

(as featured on www.healthyhouseinstitute.com)