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Sustainable Construction Green Building Design and Delivery

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ISBN-10: 0470904453

ISBN-13: 9780470904459

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Charles J. Kibert

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Using the latest version 3.0 of U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and other tools, Charles Kibert explains the best practices in building procurement and delivery systems. From materials selection to considering the use of natural systems for wastewater processing, this comprehensive text covers all of the factors involved with sustainable construction. In a clear and accessible writing style, Dr. Kibert addresses issues so that the reader can think critically and independently as part of the cutting edge in green building. The Third Edition includes new coverage of Carbon Neutral Design and Carbon Accounting. A must for the…    
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Book details

List price: $57.50
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 11/16/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 560
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.696
Language: English

Foreword
Preface to the Third Edition
Introduction and Overview
Green Building Foundations
Background
Ecological Design
Green Building Rating Systems and Processes
Green Building Assessment
LEED
Green Globes
Green Building Systems
The Green Building Design Process
Sustainable Site and Landscaping
Energy and Carbon Footprint Reduction
The Building Hydrologic System
Closing Material Loops
Indoor Environmental Quality
Green Building Implementation
Construction Operations and Commissioning
Green Building Economics
The Cutting Edge of Sustainable Construction
LEED v3.0 BD&C Quick Reference Scorecard
Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary
Conversions
Index