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Green building : principles and practices in residential construction / Abe Kruger, Carl Seville.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Clifton Park, N.Y. : Delmar Cengage Learning, [2013]Copyright date: ©2013Description: xxii, 521 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1111135959
  • 9781111135959
  • 1111308195
  • 9781111308193
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 690.8047 22
LOC classification:
  • TH4860 .K78 2013
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction to Green Building: Principles and practices in residential construction -- Section one. What is green building and why does it make sense? -- Chapter 1. Green building: an overview -- Chapter 2. The house as a system -- Chapter 3. Planning for green from the start -- Chapter 4. Insulation and air seating -- -- Section two. Structural systems -- Chapter 5. Foundations -- Chapter 6. Floors and exterior walls -- Chapter 7. Roofs and attics -- -- Section three. Exterior finishes -- Chapter 8. Fenestration -- Chapter 9. Exterior wall finishes -- Chapter 10. Outdoor living spaces -- Chapter 11. Landscaping -- -- Section four. Interior systems -- Chapter 12. Interior finishes -- -- Section five. Mechanical systems -- Chapter 13. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning -- Chapter 14. Electrical -- Chapter 15. Plumbing -- Chapter 16. Renewable energy -- -- Epilogue -- Putting it all together -- The future of green building -- Green building: keeping the core concepts in mind -- Additional resources.
Summary: "GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an in-depth introduction to the construction of "green" homes. Unlike many texts that adopt a product-oriented approach, this book emphasizes the crucial planning, processes, and execution methods necessary for effective, environmentally sound construction. This text demonstrates that Earth-friendly products and energy-efficient materials take planning in order to make a building truly green. This visionary text helps students and professionals develop the knowledge and skills to "think green" from start to finish, empowering and inspiring them to build truly sustainable homes."--Publisher description.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Green Building: Principles and practices in residential construction -- Section one. What is green building and why does it make sense? -- Chapter 1. Green building: an overview -- Chapter 2. The house as a system -- Chapter 3. Planning for green from the start -- Chapter 4. Insulation and air seating -- -- Section two. Structural systems -- Chapter 5. Foundations -- Chapter 6. Floors and exterior walls -- Chapter 7. Roofs and attics -- -- Section three. Exterior finishes -- Chapter 8. Fenestration -- Chapter 9. Exterior wall finishes -- Chapter 10. Outdoor living spaces -- Chapter 11. Landscaping -- -- Section four. Interior systems -- Chapter 12. Interior finishes -- -- Section five. Mechanical systems -- Chapter 13. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning -- Chapter 14. Electrical -- Chapter 15. Plumbing -- Chapter 16. Renewable energy -- -- Epilogue -- Putting it all together -- The future of green building -- Green building: keeping the core concepts in mind -- Additional resources.

"GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an in-depth introduction to the construction of "green" homes. Unlike many texts that adopt a product-oriented approach, this book emphasizes the crucial planning, processes, and execution methods necessary for effective, environmentally sound construction. This text demonstrates that Earth-friendly products and energy-efficient materials take planning in order to make a building truly green. This visionary text helps students and professionals develop the knowledge and skills to "think green" from start to finish, empowering and inspiring them to build truly sustainable homes."--Publisher description.

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