Green Building Through Integrated Design (GreenSource Books) (Mcgraw-hill's Greensource)

Green Building Through Integrated Design (GreenSource Books) (Mcgraw-hill's Greensource)

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<p><b>Design and Construct High-Performance Buildings on Standard Budgets</p></b> <p>This comprehensive, well-illustrated guide covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on time and within budget. <p>Written by one of the building industry's foremost experts in this area, <i>Green Building Through Integrated Design</i> includes case studies of a number of projects in North America. The book features interviews with key players to illuminate the integrated design process, including relevant issues, difficult challenges, and problem-solving techniques. <i>Green Building Through Integrated Design</i> is the most complete overview of green building project delivery methods available, and is a thorough blueprint that every member of the project team will find invaluable. <p>Includes:<ul> <li>Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process <li>Profiles of 30 projects in the U.S. and Canada <li>Detailed interviews with numerous designers and builders <li>Useful checklists, tables, and charts, and numerous project photos <li>Key tips on how to iimplement the LEED design and certification process <li>Information on how to use green building project management software</ul> <p><i>Green Building Through Integrated Design</i> covers:<ul> <li>Project costs <li>Business case benefits <li>Green technologies <li>Rating and certification systems <li>Integrated design process <li>Design <li>Construction <li>Certification process <li>Operations <li>Case studies<ul>