Publication

2009 - McGraw-Hill, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

65,250 words, Guess

Page Count

261 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008030633
  • OCLC Control Number233798918
  • Better World Books9780071546010

Classifications

  • DDC721/.0467
  • LCCTH880 .Y635 2009
  • LCCTH880.Y635 2009

Description

Design and Construct High-Performance Buildings on Standard BudgetsThis comprehensive, well-illustrated guide covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on time and within budget.Written by one of the building industry's foremost experts in this area, Green Building Through Integrated Design includes case studies of a number of projects in North America. The book features interviews with key players to illuminate the integrated design process, including relevant issues, difficult challenges, and problem-solving techniques. Green Building Through Integrated Design is the most complete overview of green building project delivery methods available, and is a thorough blueprint that every member of the project team will find invaluable.Includes: Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process; Profiles of 30 projects in the U.S. and Canada; Detailed interviews with numerous designers and builders; Useful checklists, tables, and charts, and numerous project photos; Key tips on how to iimplement the LEED design and certification process; Information on how to use green building project management software.Green Building Through Integrated Design covers: Project costs; Business case benefits; Green technologies; Rating and certification systems; Integrated design process; Design; Construction; Certification process; Operations; Case studies.

Description

"This comprehensive, well-illustrated guide covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on time and within budget." "Written by one of the building industry's foremost experts in this area, Green Building Through Integrated Design includes case studies of a number of projects in North America. The book features interviews with key players as a way to illuminate the integrated design process, including relevant issues, difficult challenges, and problem-solving techniques. Green Building Through Integrated Design is the most complete overview of green building project delivery available, and is a thorough blueprint that every member of the project team will find invaluable."--Jacket.

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  • Green building through integrated designMcGraw-Hill2009

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