Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building: Principles and Practice

A rich source book covering the breadth of environmental building, Sustainable Building Design: Principles and Practices introduces the student and practitioner to the history, theory and technology of green building. Using an active learning approach, the concepts of sustainable architecture are explained and reinforced through design problems, research exercises, study questions, team projects, and discussion topics.

Chapters by specialists in the green movement round out this survey of all the important issues and developments that students and professionals need to know. From history and philosophy to design technologies and practice, this sweeping resource is sure to be referenced until worn out. 416 pp.

Table of Contents:

• The Integrated Building Design Process.
  
• A History of the Environmental Movements.
  
• Modern International Conferences and Treaties.
  
• The Emergence of Green Building and Green Building Legislation.
• Sources of Chemicals in the Environment.
  
• Environmental Chemicals in Humans and Buildings.
  
• Indoor Air Quality Technologies--Green Design for Long-Term Occupant Health.
  
• Indoor Environmental Quality Issues.
  
• Introduction to Energy Issues: Use and Standards.
  
• Basic Physical Principles of Energy Transfer and Storage.
  
• Energy-Efficient Building Design: Residential and Small Commercial Buildings.
  
• Energy-Efficient Building Design: Nonresidential Buildings.
  
• Resource Efficiency and Resource Use in Buildings.
• Materials Selection and Product Certification.
  
• Water Quality and Water Conservation.
  
• Sustainable Neighborhoods and Communities.
  
• Case Studies.
  
• Rating Systems and Practice Tools.
  
• Life Cycle Assessment.
  
• Waste Impacts in the Building Industry.
  
• Construction and Demolition Waste Management.