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| Title: | Green Building, A to Z
: Understanding the Language of Green Building |
| Author: | Jerry Yudelson |
| ISBN: | 0865715726 : 9780865715721 |
| Illustrations: | 30 b/w photos & illus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 140x215mm |
| Pages: | 219 |
| Weight: | .396 Kg. |
| Published: | New Society Publishers - October 2007 |
| List Price: | 10.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | HOME & HOUSE MAINTENANCE: Residential buildings; domestic buildings: THE ENVIRONMENT: Building construction & materials |
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. "Green Building A to Z" is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water conservation, reducing energy use and creating a conservation economy. The book examines all aspects of green buildings from: Architecture 2030 to Locally sourced materials to Natural ventilation to Solar energy to Zero-net energy buildings. More than just a reference, this book emphasises the importance of green buildings and green developments for a sustainable future. It will be an invaluable resource for businesspeople, homeowners, product manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals and government officials.
Green Buildings in a Global Context; Green Building History; What is a Green Building?; Becoming a Green Building Advocate; Green Building Terms; Index.
