| An Introduction to Sustainable Building Design and Construction Contributor(s): Guyer, J. Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543135080 ISBN-13: 9781543135084 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $27.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Sustainability & Green Design |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.23 lbs) 34 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, architectural engineers and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in sustainable building design and construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. EMPLOY INTEGRATED DESIGN PRINCIPLES, 3. OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE, 4. PROTECT AND CONSERVE WATER, 5. ENHANCE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, 6. REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF MATERIALS, 7. ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISK, 8. ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDING (HPSB) COMPLIANCE. |