Green Building A Professional's Guide to

The cutting-edge green building projects of today are quickly becoming the standard practices of tomorrow. In order for your students to keep up with this trend, they'll need to have a solid grasp on green building, and the technologies, market forces, and governmental policies that drive it. GREEN BUILDING: A PROFESSIONAL'S GUIDE TO CONCEPTS, CODES AND INNOVATION designed for students engaged in the design and building industry, instilling a basic understanding of our bioclimatic environment as it relates to these industries. The idea behind this innovative approach is that this knowledge is essential for environmentally appropriate and efficient building solutions. The end result is a powerful resource that is packed with valuable information about the current state of green construction, and where it is headed.

Introduction
The Evolution of a Very Old Idea
Historical perspective
Why build green now?
Conceptual differences between green, sustainable and high-performance building
Economic implications
When green is no longer green
Where Are We Now? Where Are We Headed?
How green building rating systems encourage safe, durable, healthy, environmentally responsible buildings
Commercial and Residential Green Rating Systems
Federal conservation programs
Building Industry Initiatives
Mandatory versus voluntary programs
Green Building Codes and Standards
Comparing green buildings and the systems that rate them
Planning, Land Use and Site Development
Introduction
Design with Nature
Planning Tools and Guidelines
Codes and Standards
Summary
Water Efficiency
Introduction
Design with Nature
Water Resource Tools and Guidelines
Codes and Standards
Summary
Material Resources
Introduction
Design with Nature
Material Selection Tools and Guidelines
Codes and Standards
Summary
Energy Efficiency and Atmospheric Quality
Introduction
Design with Nature
Energy Tools and Guidelines
Codes and Standards
Summary
Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort
Introduction
Design with Nature
IEQ Tools and Guidelines
Codes and Standards
Summary
Building Operation and Maintenance and Owner Education
Introduction
Survival of the Fittest
Operation and Maintenance Tools and Guidelines
Codes and Standards
Summary
Closing Thoughts
Appendix: Resources
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Green Building A Professional's Guide to Concepts, Codes and Innovation

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