Green Building, A to Z - Tapa blanda

Yudelson, Jerry

 
9780865715721: Green Building, A to Z
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ISBN 10: 0865715726 ISBN 13: 9780865715721
Editorial: New Society Publishers, 2007

Sinopsis

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.

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Acerca del autor

Jerry Yudelson has trained 3,000 people in the US Green Building Council's LEED system, and chaired the steering committee for the world's largest green building conference for three years. The founder of a major green building consulting firm and Sustainability Director at Interface Engineering for four years, he is the author of three books on green building.

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Editorial
New Society Publishers
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0865715726
ISBN 13 
9780865715721
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
219
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