Our "Style Source" for today is in a different mode: as the style we're talking about is "greening your home."   This is a very hot topic, as everyone's interested in doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint and protect the environment.

We became aware of this book through the architect Sarah Susanka, author of "The Not So Big House."  Ms. Susanka's definitely been the thought leader in the movement for "build better, not bigger,"  and her approach to residential design has sparked a fascinating debate. 

So we're always interested in who she's listening to - who she's reading - and who she's recommending.  So with thanks to Sarah, we're going to recommend, "Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bring Your Home into Harmony with Nature" by Carol Venolia and Kelly Lerner.

The book is all about how to give your home a resource-conserving, community- building, eco-friendly remodel.  And it teaches the basics of making your home more energy efficient.

Ms. Venolia is an award winning architect and author.  Ms. Lerner is also an architect and an innovator in the fields of sustainable development, straw-bale construction, and earthen plasters.

To check the book out:  "Natural Remodeling"