Description: About this productProduct InformationThe 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.Product IdentifiersPublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, JohnISBN-100470904453ISBN-139780470904459eBay Product ID (ePID)110966686Product Key FeaturesAuthorCharles J. KibertPublication NameSustainable Construction : Green Building Design and DeliveryFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishPublication Year2012TypeTextbookNumber of Pages560 PagesDimensionsItem Length11.1in.Item Height1.4in.Item Width8.9in.Item Weight54.5 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberTh880.K53 2012Edition Number3Copyright Date2012Target AudienceScholarly & ProfessionalTopicConstruction / General, Industries / Construction, Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Sustainability & Green DesignLccn2012-023633Dewey Decimal720.47Dewey Edition22IllustratedYesGenreTechnology & Engineering, Architecture, Business & Economics
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Updated ISBN2: 9781119055174
Artist: Kibert, Charles J.
Number of Pages: 560 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Sustainable Construction : Green Building Design and Delivery
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Subject: Construction / General, Industries / Construction, Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Sustainability & Green Design
Item Height: 1.4 in
Publication Year: 2012
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 54.5 Oz
Item Length: 11.1 in
Author: Charles J. Kibert
Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Architecture, Business & Economics
Item Width: 8.9 in
Format: Hardcover
