Green Building Illustrated

Brand:
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13:
9781118562376
ISBN-10:
1118562372
Author:
Francis DK Ching; Ian M Shapiro
Pages:
288
$49.95
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Green Building Illustrated offers a graphical presentation to the theory, practices and complexities of sustainable design using an approach that proceeds methodically from the outside to the inside of a building. The book covers all aspects of sustainability and provides a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings that are substantively green. The book begins with an explanation of why we need to build green, the theories behind it and current rating systems before moving on to a comprehensive discussion of vital topics including site selection, passive design using building shape, water conservation, ventilation and air quality, heating and cooling, minimum-impact materials and more.

  • Explains the fundamental issues of sustainable design and construction in a beautifully illustrated format
  • Illustrated by legendary author, architect and draftsman Francis DK Ching, with text by recognized engineer and researcher Ian M Shapiro
  • Ideal for architects, engineers and builders, as well as students in these fields.

Softcover.