Green building illustrated / Francis D.K. Ching, Ian M. Shapiro.

By:

Ching, Francis D. K, 1943-

Contributor(s):

Shapiro, Ian M

Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2021]Edition: Second editionDescription: pages cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781119653967

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Online version:: Green building illustrated.DDC classification:

720/.47 23

LOC classification:

TH880 .C48 2021

Summary: "In Francis D.K. Ching's signature style, this fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of green building offers practicing professionals and students a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings. This guide explains why we need to build green, the theories behind green building, and advancements in the industry--with a focus on sustainable sites, approaching net-zero energy, low water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Updates to this edition include: all-new case studies featuring buildings with proven zero enery performance; expanded guidance for the schematic design of high-performance buildings; strategies for affordability in green design and construction; and expanded coverage of complex green building topics, such as heating system and hot water selection, building envelopes, and integrating renewable energy. This updated edition aligns with the latest codes and standards, including: IgCC-ASHRAE 189, IBC, LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes, Passivhaus, Living Building Challenge, WELL and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Course reserves
Circulating textbook (3-week)	NMC Library	Circulating Textbooks	EGY 105 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001526606	Sustainable Building Design

Includes index.

"In Francis D.K. Ching's signature style, this fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of green building offers practicing professionals and students a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings. This guide explains why we need to build green, the theories behind green building, and advancements in the industry--with a focus on sustainable sites, approaching net-zero energy, low water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Updates to this edition include: all-new case studies featuring buildings with proven zero enery performance; expanded guidance for the schematic design of high-performance buildings; strategies for affordability in green design and construction; and expanded coverage of complex green building topics, such as heating system and hot water selection, building envelopes, and integrating renewable energy. This updated edition aligns with the latest codes and standards, including: IgCC-ASHRAE 189, IBC, LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes, Passivhaus, Living Building Challenge, WELL and more"-- Provided by publisher.

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