ASHRAE GreenGuide: The Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, 3rd Edition

Whether you are an HVAC&R system designer, architect, building owner, building manager/operator, or contractor charged with designing a green building, ASHRAE GreenGuide aims to help you answer your biggest question" "What do I do now?" Using an integrated, building systems perspective, it gives you the need-to-know information on what to do, where to turn, what to suggest, and how to interact with other members of the design team in a productive way. Information is provided on each stage of the building process, from planning to operation and maintenance of a facility, with emphasis on teamwork and close coordination among interested parties.This third edition of ASHRAE GreenGuide is an easy-to-use reference with information on almost any subject that should be considered in green-building design. The GreenTips found throughout this edition highlight techniques, processes, measures, or special systems in a concise, often bulleted, format. Also, information is provided in dual units"Inch-Pound (I-P) and International System (SI)"so that the content is easily applicable worldwide. References and resources mentioned are listed at the end of each chapter for easy access. 488 pp.

NEW in this edition:

• Guidelines on sustainable energy master planning
• Updates on teaming strategies
• Information on how issues related to carbon emissions affect building design and operational decisions
• Strategies for greening existing buildings
• Updates on newly developed green-building rating systems and standards
• Additional information on building energy modeling and follow-up measurement and verification
• Compliance strategies for key ASHRAE standards
• A new chapter on water efficiency
• New GreenTips, including those with green strategies for chilled-water plant
  and boiler plant design