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Green building is rapidly emerging as a transformative trend, introducing a vast array of innovative products, systems, and technologies. This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for decision-makers and interested citizens alike. It opens with an overview of the significance of green buildings and a concise history of the movement, highlighting the benefits and costs associated with sustainable construction. Key issues addressed include water conservation, energy reduction, and the development of a conservation economy. The book covers various aspects of green building, such as Architecture 2030, locally sourced materials, natural ventilation, solar energy, and zero-net-energy buildings. More than a mere reference, it underscores the critical role of green developments in fostering a sustainable future. This resource is invaluable for businesspeople, homeowners, manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals, and government officials. Jerry Yudelson, a professional engineer with an MBA, has trained thousands in the LEED Green Building Rating System and has chaired the world’s largest green building conference. As the founder of a green building consulting firm and author of three related books, he advises a range of stakeholders in the industry.
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Green Building A to Z, Jerry Yudelson
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2007
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
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- Titolo
- Green Building A to Z
- Sottotitolo
- Understanding the Language of Green Building
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Jerry Yudelson
- Editore
- New Society Publishers
- Pubblicato
- 2007
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 219
- ISBN10
- 0865715726
- ISBN13
- 9780865715721
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Arte / Cultura, Commercio, Hobby, Scienza e Matematica, Architettura, Architettura e urbanistica, Enciclopedie, Tematica ecologica, Design, Ecologia, Canada, Casa & Decorazioni, Sostenibilità
- Descrizione
- Green building is rapidly emerging as a transformative trend, introducing a vast array of innovative products, systems, and technologies. This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for decision-makers and interested citizens alike. It opens with an overview of the significance of green buildings and a concise history of the movement, highlighting the benefits and costs associated with sustainable construction. Key issues addressed include water conservation, energy reduction, and the development of a conservation economy. The book covers various aspects of green building, such as Architecture 2030, locally sourced materials, natural ventilation, solar energy, and zero-net-energy buildings. More than a mere reference, it underscores the critical role of green developments in fostering a sustainable future. This resource is invaluable for businesspeople, homeowners, manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals, and government officials. Jerry Yudelson, a professional engineer with an MBA, has trained thousands in the LEED Green Building Rating System and has chaired the world’s largest green building conference. As the founder of a green building consulting firm and author of three related books, he advises a range of stakeholders in the industry.