The leading industry association's handbook for going green in the
kitchen and bath
Kitchen & Bath Sustainable Design is the National Kitchen and Bath
Association's complete guide to "greening" these important rooms. The
first book to focus exclusively on kitchen and bath sustainability, this
full color guide covers every consideration for both remodels and new
construction, making it a handy reference for any kitchen and bath
professional. Case studies of award-winning projects demonstrate how
space, budget, and sustainability can come together to create beautiful,
functional, efficient rooms, and illustrations throughout provide visual
examples of the techniques discussed. The book includes information on
greening one's practice for the client's benefit, plus an appendix of
additional resources and instructional materials for classroom use.
Outside of general heating and cooling, kitchen appliances use the bulk
of a household's energy. Kitchens and baths together use an average of
300 gallons of water per day for a family of four, and both rooms are
high-use areas that require good air quality. Kitchen & Bath
Sustainable Design provides a handbook to designing these rooms for
sustainability, without sacrificing comfort or livability. With
comprehensive guidance on approaching these rooms sustainably, readers
will:
- Communicate better with builders, clients, and potential clients
- Understand technical considerations, and the criteria that make a
design "green"
- Conduct a full design analysis, including life cycle costing and
efficiency
- Learn the ratings systems and standards in play in the green kitchen
and bath
The biggest elements of sustainable interior design--energy efficiency,
water use, and materials selection--are all major players in the kitchen
and bath. Clients are increasingly demanding attention to sustainability
issues, and designers must be up to date on the latest guidelines, best
practices, and technology. Kitchen & Bath Sustainable Design is the
complete technical and practical guide to green design for the kitchen
and bath professional.
