"The world of residential building is poised to do great things. The guidance, information, materials and technology, while ever-evolving, are in place. Now it's the hearts and minds that must follow. Modern Sustainable Residential Design is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide that can help. So let's get started." --From the foreword by Allison Arieff, New York Times "By Design" columnist This book offers lessons for architects and interior designers who want to conceptualize and implement sustainable design strategies in Modern residential design. Recognized residential architect and educator William J. Carpenter offers solutions for incorporating sustainable aspect into a home design from conceptualization to implementation. Examples feature some of the best Modern sustainable residential projects from the U.S. and abroad.