Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building

Improve Your Green Design Skills with 24 Full-Color Case Studies of Sustainable Structures and Facilities! 

The sustainability movement in architecture is gaining tremendous momentum every year, especially now that buildings can be rated with LEED and their operations tracked for effectiveness. However, the building industry is still in need of “hard” information about the planning, design, products and methods for sustainable structures.

In order to help meet this crucial need, Emerald Architecture offers a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of green buildings that are as attractive as they are sustainable.

Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations, this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, government buildings....and even a summer camp.

Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, this invaluable design tool features the following information for each of the 24 case studies of successful sustainable structures and facilities:

• Comprehensive architectural details, elevations, and floor and site plans
• Numerous full-color photos and illustrations of the project
• Carbon footprint and energy use
• Accurate product sources and credits to aid in research and planning
• Key parameters, such as location, square footage, and cost
• Handy charts for tracking climate and rainfall to understand energy use
• LEED scores and ratings

In addition, this all-in-one green resource contains a comprehensive introduction to concepts of sustainable design…time- and money-saving material on new building technology…the international aspects of sustainable design and construction…innovative new green products…and many forward-looking design ideas and techniques that are currently being used to enhance the beauty, viability, and management of sustainable structures and facilities.

An essential, skills-building reference, Emerald Architecture presents a state-of-the-art compendium of “hard” information on the planning, design, and methods for green structures and facilities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. A Green Building Primer
Chapter 2. Civil/Cultural
Chapter 3. Education
Chapter 4. Government
Chapter 5. Offices
Chapter 6. Residential
Chapter 7. Science/Technology
Index

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

GreenSource Magazine is a publication devoted to sustainable design and construction. The magazine provides owners, architects, interior designers and other construction professionals with the latest guidance on designing and constructing environmentally responsible buildings. GreenSource Magazine features advances in building technology, developments in legislation and products, and all other information essential to designing sustainable buildings that are both beautiful and functional.