18
Features
Green Design ...................................................41
Containerized Housing ...................................56
Eco-Entrepreneurship .....................................78
Eco-Friendly Vellum ........................................92
Electronic Waste ...........................................118
Working with Nature .....................................149
Porches and Green Design ............................189
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) ...........203
The Green Kitchen ........................................220
Eco-Friendly Mold Removal .........................248
Aluminum: A Sustainable Material ...............269
Restoration vs. Preservation:
Which Is Better? .........................................300
Designing a Green Floor Plan ......................323
Green Foundations ........................................337
Re-Using Existing Vegetation ........................353
Living Roofs ...................................................370
Wood Foundations .........................................404
Engineered Floor Joists .................................430
Sustainable Masonry .....................................465
Energy-Effi cient Windows ............................498
Sustainability Plan ........................................521
Sustainable Exteriors ....................................538
Bamboo Stairs ...............................................559
Pellet Stoves ..................................................584
To Print or Not to Print ................................615
Green Presentations ......................................633
Sustainable Models .......................................646
Passive Energy Sources .................................675
Phasing Out the Incandescent Lightbulb .....685
On-Demand Water Heaters ..........................697
Waterless Toilets ............................................717
Solar Attic Fans .............................................731
Smart Climate Control Devices ....................757
Specifi cations for Green Homes ...................778
Costs of Green Building Design ...................791
Green
Architecture
Keeping Up with Architectural Trends ...........43
Developing a Résumé ......................................79
Letter of Application for Employment ..........109
Continuing Education ...................................139
Completing a Job Application .......................155
Preparing for a Job Interview ........................191
Evaluating Job Offers ....................................199
Honesty and Ethics in the Workplace ..........232
Being an Effi cient Employee ........................254
Dress Codes ...................................................277
Conducting a Meeting ...................................292
Creating a Portfolio .......................................313
Time Management .........................................333
Lifelong Learning ..........................................362
Computer Ethics ...........................................387
Aptitudes and Abilities ..................................410
Respecting Diversity ......................................438
Creativity and Brainstorming ........................460
Team Protocol ...............................................490
Using Social Media .......................................521
Coping with Stress ........................................539
Networking ....................................................558
E-Mail Etiquette ............................................573
Celliquette .....................................................593
Decision Making and Problem Solving ........625
Balancing Family and Work ..........................654
Professional Language ..................................670
Negotiation ....................................................683
Leadership .....................................................702
Nonverbal Communication ...........................722
Attitude on the Job ........................................730
Constructive Criticism ..................................758
Professional Behavior ...................................769
Entrepreneurship ..........................................790
Employability