Books we recommend

Toward A Zero Energy Home: A Complete Guide to Energy Self-sufficiency at Hom by David Johnston (2010)

Natural Home Heating The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options by Greg Pahl (2003)

Bungalow Details Exterior by Jane Powell (2004) (great for learning about construction terminology from someone with a sense of humour

A Builder's Guide: Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and EnergyEfficient Home Construction by David Johnston & Scott Gibson. (2008)

Little House on A Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities by Shay Salomon {NOTE: Rethink how you live, and how to have a home that works

A Healthy House: a Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Homeowners by Paula Baker-Laporte, Erica Elliott, and John Banta. (2008)

Ecoholic: Your guide to the most environmentally friendly information, products and services in Canada by Adria Vasil (2007)

Good Green Homes: Creating better homes for a healthier planet by Jennifer Roberts

The good house book : a common-sense guide to alternative homebuilding by Clarke Snell (2004)

The homeowner's guide to renewable energy : achieving energy independence through solar, wind, biomass, and hydropower by Daniel D. Chiras (2006)

Power From the Wind: a practical guide to small-scale energy production by Daniel D. Chiras (2009)

Green building A to Z : understanding the language of green building by Jerry Yudelson (2007)

Green Building Products: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials by edited by Alex Wilson and Mark Piepkorn (2006)

The not so big house : a blueprint for the way we really live by Sarah Susanka (2008)

Creating the not so big house : insights and ideas for the new American home by Sarah Susanka (2000)

Green This! Greening Your Cleaning by Deirdre Imu

Organic at home by Diana Hill (2005)

Cottage Essentials: The Everything Guide for Your Cottage, Cabin, or Camp by Wayne Lenno (2004)

The Cottage Rules An Owner's Guide to the Rights & Responsibilities of Sharing Recreational Propert by Nikki Koski (2005)