Green building illustrated

Ching, Francis D. K., 1943- author.

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"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-i...

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ISBN:

9781119653967
1119653967

Edition:

Second edition

Description:

viii, 326 pages : illustrations, graphs, maps, plans ; 28 cm

Notes:

"Glossary": pages 309-312
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-315) and index

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
2. First Principles
3. Codes and Standards
4. Community, Climate, and Site
5. Building Shape and Biomimicry
6. Near-Building Features
7. Outer Envelope
8. Unconditioned Spaces
9. Inner Envelope
10. Thermal Zoning and Compartmentalization
11. Lighting, Plug, and Process Loads
12. Hot and Cold Water
13. Indoor Environmental Quality
14. Heating and Cooling
15. Renewable Energy
16. Net-Zero Energy Design and Case Studies
17. Materials
18. Schedules, Sequences, and Affordability
19. Quality in Green Design and Construction
20. Conclusion

LCCN:

2020024262

Control Number:

3298091

Other Authors:

Shapiro, Ian M., author

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