Kruger, Abe, <br/><br/>
Green building :  principles and practices in residential construction / 
Abe Kruger, Carl Seville. 
 - xxii, 521 pages :  colour illustrations, colour maps ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Introduction to Green Building: Principles and practices in residential construction --  What is green building and why does it make sense? --  Green building: an overview --  The house as a system --  Planning for green from the start --  Insulation and air seating -- --  Structural systems --  Foundations --  Floors and exterior walls --  Roofs and attics -- --  Exterior finishes --  Fenestration --  Exterior wall finishes --  Outdoor living spaces --  Landscaping -- --  Interior systems --  Interior finishes -- --  Mechanical systems --  Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning --  Electrical --  Plumbing --  Renewable energy -- --  Epilogue --  Putting it all together --  The future of green building --  Green building: keeping the core concepts in mind --  Additional resources.  Section one.  Chapter 1.  Chapter 2.  Chapter 3.  Chapter 4.  Section two.  Chapter 5.  Chapter 6.  Chapter 7.  Section three.  Chapter 8.  Chapter 9.  Chapter 10.  Chapter 11.  Section four.  Chapter 12.  Section five.  Chapter 13.  Chapter 14.  Chapter 15.  Chapter 16. 
<br/><br/> "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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1111135959 9781111135959 1111308195 9781111308193 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011939713 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sustainable buildings--Design and construction.<br/>Sustainable architecture.<br/>Buildings--Environmental aspects
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TH4860  / .K78 2013 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>690.8047