TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kibert,Charles J.
TI  - Sustainable construction: green building design and delivery 
SN  - 0471661139
AV  - TH880 .K53 2005
U1  - 720.47 22
PY  - 2005///]
CY  - Hoboken, N.J.
PB  - John Wiley
KW  - Sustainable buildings
KW  - Design and construction
KW  - Sustainable architecture
KW  - Construction industry
KW  - Management
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Ch. 1; Introduction and overview --; Ch. 2; Background --; Ch. 3; Green building assessment --; Ch. 4; The green building process --; Ch. 5; Ecological design --; Ch. 6; Sustainable sites and landscaping --; Ch. 7; Energy and atmosphere --; Ch. 8; The building hydrologic system --; Ch. 9; Closing materials loops --; Ch. 10; Indoor environmental quality --; Ch. 11; Construction operations --; Ch. 12; Building commissioning --; Ch. 13; Economic analysis of green buildings --; Ch. 14; Future directions --; App. A; Overview of LEED for existing buildings (LEED-EB) --; App. B; Rinker Hall LED certification
N2  - "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
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