Green Up!-Sustainable Design Solutions for Healthier Work and Living Environments

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by  Stevie Famulari (Author)

Green Up!
Sustainable Design Solutions for Healthier
Work and Living Environments

Green Up!
Sustainable Design Solutions for Healthier
Work and Living Environments
By
Stevie Famulari, Gds
A PRODUCTIVITY PRESS BOOK
First edition published in 2020
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Green Up! is dedicated to those before me who lived and
researched green—for being ahead of your time.
To those who are currently living and practicing green lifestyles on
all levels—for choosing healthy and conscious choices.
And lastly, to the greeners of the future—for your innovation,
ambition, and progressive creativity in green design.
Stevie Famulari, Gds

Contents
Acknowledgments ......................................................................................ix
Author ..........................................................................................................xi
Introduction ...............................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1 Apartments, Lofts, Studios—Interior Residential ................1
Introduction ..........................................................................................2
Green Solutions for Interior Residential Greening .....................2
Existing Site Conditions ................................................................2
What to Do Next ..................................................................................3
Questions to Ask about Your Site ................................................3
Example A—Urban Apartment in the Bronx, NY ...............3
The Green Design Can Improve ...................................................4
Example B—Two-Story House That Has Been Converted
into Multiple Apartments in Fargo, ND ...............................5
The Green Design Can Improve ...................................................6
A Few Notes as You Enjoy Your Greening Process ...........................21
Chapter 2 Offices, Lobbies, Retail Space—Interior Commercial ........23
Introduction ........................................................................................24
Green Solutions for Interior Commercial Greening ..................24
Existing Site Conditions ..............................................................24
What to Do Next ................................................................................25
Questions to Ask about Your Site ..............................................25
Example A—Urban Office in New York City, NY ..............26
Example B—A Typical Car Dealership with an Open
Showroom, Service Area, and Open and Private Offices .......28
The Green Design Can Improve .................................................30
A Few Notes as You Enjoy Your Greening Process ...........................47
Chapter 3 Houses, Residential Sites—Interiors and Exteriors ............49
Introduction ........................................................................................50
Green Solutions for Residential Interiors and
Exterior Greening .......................................................................50
Existing Site Conditions ..............................................................50
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What to Do Next ................................................................................51
Questions to Ask about Your Site ..............................................51
Example A—Two-Story House with an Attic, Basement,
and Separate Two-Car Garage in the Suburbs, Fargo, ND .....55
Example B—Two-Story Connected House Which Is
at the End of the Structure in the Industrial Town of
Wolverton, United Kingdom ..............................................58
The Green Design Can Improve .................................................59
A Few Notes as You Enjoy Your Greening Process ...........................74
Chapter 4 Healthcare Facilities ..............................................................75
Introduction ........................................................................................76
Green Solutions for Healthcare Facilities ..................................76
Existing Site Conditions ..............................................................77
What to Do Next ................................................................................78
Questions to Ask about Your Site ..............................................78
Example A—Retirement and Assisted Living Facility .......80
The Green Design Can Improve .................................................81
Example B—Pediatric Office ..............................................82
The Green Design Can Improve .................................................83
A Few Notes as You Enjoy Your Greening Process ...........................97
Chapter 5 Buildings in Areas near Airports, Highways,
and Train Lines ......................................................................99
Introduction ......................................................................................100
Green Solutions for Buildings near Airports, Highways,
and Train Lines ..........................................................................100
Existing Site Conditions ............................................................100
What to Do Next ..............................................................................104
Questions to Ask about Your Site ............................................104
Example A—Charter School for International
Cultures and the Arts Located in the Bronx, NY .............107
The Green Design Can Improve ...............................................109
Example B—Two-Story House in a Rural Neighborhood
Adjacent to the Freeway in Little Falls, MN ..........................109
The Green Design Can Improve ................................................111
A Few Notes as You Enjoy your Greening Process ..........................133
References ................................................................................................137
Index .........................................................................................................139
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Acknowledgments
WITH GRATITUDE AND LOVE
Creating a book takes a team of people. Some of my fantastic team are mentioned here. To everyone
that has helped, a big thank you beyond the words of this page. I am me, because you are you.
Alex—you made a challenging time much easier with such ease and grace. It made a world of
difference, and still does.
AK—you are a fantastic friend and brilliant brainstormer. At times you have been the unknown
voice in my head when I write. You are a gifted person who will always succeed in your own
unique stunning way.
Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts—for giving me a space
for inspiration in my community to live with green practices on a large scale. This school is a
stunning example of pride, diversity, and success in the urban culture.
Charlie—for lunch every month for all these years and the chance to just sit, talk, laugh, and
get to know you. Thank you for being you.
David—for being the best Gemini rifter who manifests his beautiful life, out loud, by the ocean.
My family—the many characters who have given me great moments to love over the years.
Herb—for giving me the time and support to write this book. And more, for always having my
back. Forte al tavolo, ma ho i piedi piu duri.
Janna—what would I do without your voice and strength and drive?
Kimba—the southern belle, you remind me to feel that it is amazing to be a protagonist and
that you can love me just as I am. Being your friend is always an adventure.
Lexi—for caring about the details and remembering to live your adventures.
Lisa—for every late-night dialogue and text that sends me love and light.
Missy—for light-filled years and beyond, with infinite love.
Nonni—for being a heroine who always has a spark in her eyes.
Paul and Shane—who have read every word from the beginning, and are a voice across the
hallway or ocean of unending support and great meals.
Rizzo Group—for inspiring me with their office and people.
Shelly—who is with me when I write, and sends pure love, light, and laughter the entire time.
You are a stunning soul that I am honored to know.
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