A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects,
engineers, contractors, building owners, and managers
Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely
read first edition of this book, green building has become a major
advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards
have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses,
institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with
health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private
facilities, as well as public buildings for Federal, state, and local
governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in
both new construction and renovation.
This Third Edition has been updated with the latest in green building
tech-nologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case
studies, and resources give you practical guidance on green building,
including the latest on:
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Green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards, and
guidelines
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Energy efficiencies, implementing energy modeling tools
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Designing and specifying, as well as commissioning, green building
projects
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Often-specified products and materials, as well as a sample spec
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Goals and techniques for health, comfort, and productivity
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Evaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life
cycle
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Low-cost green strategies, and special economic incentives and funding
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Building deconstruction and cost considerations
With a new chapter on greening of commercial real estate, this reference
is a one-stop resource for the latest in green building approaches and
implementation.
The contributors, all prominent leaders in green building, include:
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Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, author of the original GreenSpec
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Andy Walker, Ph.D., PE, senior engineer with NREL
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Joseph Macaluso, AACE, certified cost consultant
