Green Building Through Integrated Design is a comprehensive, well-illustrated guide that covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on time and within budget. Includes case studies of a number of projects in North America. The book features interviews with key players to illuminate the integrated design process, including relevant issues, difficult challenges, and problem-solving techniques. This book is the most complete overview of green building project delivery methods available, and is a thorough blueprint that every member of the project team will find invaluable. Includes:
- Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process
- Profiles of 30 projects in the US and Canada
- Detailed interviews with numerous designers and builders
- Useful checklists, tables and charts, as well as numerous project photos
- Key tips on how to iimplement the LEED design and certification process
- Information on how to use green building project management software.
Hardcover.