"An exploration of green architectural principles and practices. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

What is green architecture? -- Building materials -- Flooring -- Walls -- Doors -- Windows -- Lighting -- Roofing -- Electricity -- Water use -- Heating and cooling -- Landscaping -- Green buildings, Melbourne's Council House 2 -- Sidwell Friends' Middle School -- Extreme green -- Government action -- Activities.