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GREEN BUILDING GUIDEDesign Techniques, Construction Practices &Materials for Affordable HousingRCACGREEN BUILDING GUIDEDesign Techniques, Construction Practices & Materials for Affordable HousingPrincipal AuthorCraig Nielson, LEED APRural Community Assistance CorporationCo-authorsConnie Baker WolfeRural Community Assistance Corporation Dave ConineRural Community Assistance Corporation ContributorArt Seavey Rural Community Assistance CorporationDesignDave ConineSharon WillsRural Community Assistance Corporation Managing Editor and ProductionSharon WillsPublished by Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting rural communities achieve their goals and visions by providing training, technical assistance and access to resources. RCAC promotes quality, respect, integrity, cooperation and commitment in our 2009 RCAC.

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