Sustainable construction : green building design and delivery /
Kibert, Charles J.,
Sustainable construction : green building design and delivery / Charles J. Kibert. - xiv, 434 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and overview -- Background -- Green building assessment -- The green building process -- Ecological design -- Sustainable sites and landscaping -- Energy and atmosphere -- The building hydrologic system -- Closing materials loops -- Indoor environmental quality -- Construction operations -- Building commissioning -- Economic analysis of green buildings -- Future directions -- Overview of LEED for existing buildings (LEED-EB) -- Rinker Hall LED certification. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. App. A. App. B.
"Focusing on green building as it applies to larger commercial, institutional buildings, Sustainable Construction provides a complete introduction to the design and construction of high-performance green buildings. By providing a thorough grounding on the subject, this guide encourages readers to realize the ecological and economic benefits of green building." "Written for industry professionals, building owners, and real estate developers, Sustainable Construction provides professionals with a much-needed, comprehensive reference on this environmentally friendly process. The following companion Web site complements the book."--BOOK JACKET.
0471661139 9780471661139
2004014938
Sustainable buildings--Design and construction
Sustainable architecture
Construction industry--Management
TH880 / .K53 2005
720.47
Sustainable construction : green building design and delivery / Charles J. Kibert. - xiv, 434 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and overview -- Background -- Green building assessment -- The green building process -- Ecological design -- Sustainable sites and landscaping -- Energy and atmosphere -- The building hydrologic system -- Closing materials loops -- Indoor environmental quality -- Construction operations -- Building commissioning -- Economic analysis of green buildings -- Future directions -- Overview of LEED for existing buildings (LEED-EB) -- Rinker Hall LED certification. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. App. A. App. B.
"Focusing on green building as it applies to larger commercial, institutional buildings, Sustainable Construction provides a complete introduction to the design and construction of high-performance green buildings. By providing a thorough grounding on the subject, this guide encourages readers to realize the ecological and economic benefits of green building." "Written for industry professionals, building owners, and real estate developers, Sustainable Construction provides professionals with a much-needed, comprehensive reference on this environmentally friendly process. The following companion Web site complements the book."--BOOK JACKET.
0471661139 9780471661139
2004014938
Sustainable buildings--Design and construction
Sustainable architecture
Construction industry--Management
TH880 / .K53 2005
720.47