Green Building Materials

Author : Ross Spiegel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470880554
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Building Materials written by Ross Spiegel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS THE ULTIMATE USER’S MANUAL TO GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS To properly select and specify green building materials, successful architects need authoritative, real-world advice on how to select and use nontoxic, recycled, and recyclable products, and how to integrate these products into the design process in order to capitalize on the many practical and economic advantages of “going green.” Green Building Materials, Third Edition is the most reliable, up-to-date resource to meet today’s green building challenges—from reducing waste and improving energy efficiency to promoting proper code compliance and safeguarding against liability claims. Written by two nationally known experts on green building methods and materials, Green Building Materials, Third Edition offers in-depth, practical information on the product selection, product specification, and construction process. This new Third Edition is an excellent hands-on guide to today’s newest range of green building materials: what they are, where to find them, how to use them effectively, and how to address LEED requirements. Organized by CSI MasterFormat® category for fast access to specific information, it features: A new chapter on eco-labels, green standards, and product certification A new appendix providing reference information for sustainability standards and standards development organizations New sample specifications, including green power requirements, vegetated green roof systems, rainwater harvesting, and water reuse systems Revised and updated review of trends affecting the future of green building materials Updated approach and reference information for the product selection process Green Building Materials, Third Edition is an essential tool for designing environmentally friendly buildings—ones made from materials that preserve the Earth’s natural legacy for future generations.

Author : Traci Rose Rider
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393706869
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Green Building Materials written by Traci Rose Rider and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to Understanding Green Building Guidelines, this primer explains green building products—what they are and how to choose them. From eco-friendly sheetrock to sustainable paint finishes, the green building movement is gaining momentum. But with new products, manufacturers, and standards being introduced routinely, how are architects or designers to know what's best for their projects? This book summarizes what is available and the considerations for selecting sustainable materials.

Author : Hannah Rae Roth
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030648885
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Green Building Materials Manual written by Hannah Rae Roth and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluating building materials for environmental sustainability is a complex prospect. How do governmental agencies and the design industry actually measure sustainable initiatives and environmental impacts? This book breaks down the technical vocabulary and principles that define environmentally sustainable choices across interior and exterior architectural products to help the reader understand: Material ingredient selection Energy and water use Emissions, including greenhouse gases Human health and toxicity Social accountability assessment This guide explains the structure of green certifications, standards and ecolabels, life cycle assessment, environmental regulations, and more. It presents a historic timeline for context and a snapshot of current trends and future objectives. It is a comprehensive reference for interior designers, architects, building owners, contractors, and students enrolled in interior design and architecture.

Author : Sam Kubba
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 0128104430
Total Pages : 1064 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction written by Sam Kubba and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Second Edition directly addresses the needs of building professionals interested in the evolving principles, strategies, and concepts of green/sustainable design. Written in an easy to understand style, the book is updated to reflect new standards to LEED. In addition, readers will find sections that cover the new standards to BREEAM that involve new construction Infrastructure, data centers, warehouses, and existing buildings. Provides vital information and penetrating insights into three of the top Green Building Codes and Standards applied Internationally Includes the latest updates for complying with LEED v4 Practices and BREEAM Presents case studies that draws on over 35 years of personal experience from across the world

Author : Jimmy C.M. Kao
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315751984
Total Pages : 952 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering written by Jimmy C.M. Kao and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains select green building, materials, and civil engineering papers from the 4th International Conference on Green Building, Materials and Civil Engineering (GBMCE), which was held in Hong Kong, August 21-22, 2014. This volume of proceedings aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academics, and industry professionals f

Author : J. M. P. Q. Delgado
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030468003
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Materials in Building Construction written by J. M. P. Q. Delgado and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a selection of recent research works that provide best practice solutions, case studies and practical advice on the implementation of sustainable construction techniques. The topics covered include innovations in building sustainability assessment, sustainable construction and materials, service-life prediction, construction 4.0, digitalization of the construction process, and circular economy. Reviewing the current state of knowledge, the book will benefit scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other interested parties in a range of scientific and engineering disciplines, e.g. civil, materials and mechanical engineering.

Author : Varenyam Achal
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811617066
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Materials for Sustainable and Ecological Environment written by Varenyam Achal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses theories, hypotheses, policies, practical insights and case studies to introduce and elucidate green building materials for sustainable construction. Cement is the most widely used building material in construction; however, it is not sustainable, being responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions and consuming huge quantities of energy. In order to limit the ecological damage, sustainable building materials are needed. Ecosystems are a source of important lessons and models for transitioning the built environment onto a sustainable path that opens options for sustainable building material in construction. The book provides a guide for readers seeking knowledge on sustainable building materials with the potential to lower environmental impact by reducing CO2 emission throughout the building’s lifecycle. The book is motivated by recent rapid advances in sustainable building materials production, including green building materials made of industrial by-products and recycled wastes, earth materials, plant-based materials, microbial-based materials or supplementary cementitious materials, to reduce the environmental impacts of traditional building materials. Discussing the development and applications of various sustainable building materials, including related case studies, and addressing the environmental issue with a holistic and systematic approach that creates an ecology of construction for sustainability in infrastructures, it offers promising solutions to achieve renewable and sustainable building materials for the future.

Author : Bibhuti Bhusan Das
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811333173
Total Pages : 906 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Construction and Building Materials written by Bibhuti Bhusan Das and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-30 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (ICSCBM 2018), and examines a range of durable, energy-efficient, and next-generation construction and building materials produced from industrial wastes and byproducts. The topics covered include alternative, eco-friendly construction and building materials, next-generation concretes, energy efficiency in construction, and sustainability in construction project management. The book also discusses various properties and performance attributes of modern-age concretes including their durability, workability, and carbon footprint. As such, it offers a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainable construction and allied fields.

Author : Charles J. Kibert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118330137
Total Pages : 922 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Construction written by Charles J. Kibert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 922 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic reference for high-performance green building delivery systems No longer just a buzzword, sustainable construction is going mainstream and soon will be the norm. Revised to reflect the latest developments of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and other tools, Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Third Edition guides construction and design professionals through the process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance green buildings in today's marketplace. Charles Kibert provides an introduction to green building, covering the theory, history, and state of the industry as well as best practices in building procurement and delivery systems. From green building and Green Globes assessments to building hydrological systems and materials and product selection, this comprehensive text covers all of the factors involved with sustainable construction. In a clear and accessible writing style, 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 up-to-date coverage of: The latest developments leading up to LEED version 4 Carbon neutral design and carbon accounting Green Globes and international building assessment systems The Living Building Challenge Environmental product declarations (EPDs) as the norm for green building products The trends in net-zero energy building design and policies Broad enough to cover the needs of faculty and students and detailed enough to serve as a professional reference, Sustainable Construction, Third Edition is a must for the builder/owner and construction manager looking to take advantage of the opportunities in this rapidly evolving field, the designer looking to be LEED certified, or anyone interested in sustainability.

Author : Ai Sheng
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315735407
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Energy, Environment and Green Building Materials written by Ai Sheng and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2014 International Conference on Energy, Environment and Green Building Materials (EEGBM2014) was held November 28-30, 2014, in Guilin, Guangxi. EEGBM2014 provided a valuable opportunity for researchers, scholars and scientists to exchange their new ideas and application experiences face to face together, to establish business or research relat