Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery

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The leading green building reference, up to date with the recent advances in the field

Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book however delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from materials selection to building systems and more. This new fourth edition has been up to date to reflect the recent codes and standards, including LEED v4, and includes new coverage of carbon accounting. The discussion has been up to date to align with the current thinking on economics, climate change, net zero buildings, and more, with contributions by leaders in the field that illustrate the most contemporary shifts in thinking and practice. Ancillary materials including an instructor’s manual and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter help bring this clear and up-to-date information into the study room, making this book a valuable reference for working construction professionals. Also, Interactive graphics found right through the course help activate the content and highlight key concepts for students. 

Sustainable construction has gone mainstream, and will sooner or later be the industry norm. This book provides a comprehensive reference to all aspects of a project to show you how green building concepts and principles apply right through the design and construction process.

  • Get up-to-the-minute on the recent green building codes and standards
  • Learn about the most recent technology in green building materials
  • Adopt the best practices in procurement and delivery systems
  • Apply sustainability concepts to all aspects of construction and design

Green buildings operate at a very high level of efficiency, which is made conceivable only by careful consideration every step of the way. Appropriate land use, landscaping, construction materials, siting, water use, and more all play a role in a structure’s ultimate carbon footprint. Sustainable Construction provides clear guidance for all aspects of green building, including the most contemporary advances and the recent technology.

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