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Green Building a to Z

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Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. Green Building A to Z is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water conservation, reducing energy use and creating a conservation economy.

Green Building A to Z examines all aspects of green buildings from:

  • Architecture 2030 to
  • Locally sourced materials to
  • Natural ventilation to
  • Solar energy to
  • Zero-net energy buildings
  • More than just a reference, this book emphasizes the importance of green buildings and green developments for a sustainable future. It will be an invaluable resource for businesspeople, homeowners, product manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals and government officials.


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    Publisher: New Society Publishers

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: October 1, 2007

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    • ISBN: 9781550923513
    • Release date: October 1, 2007

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781550923513
    • File size: 5761 KB
    • Release date: October 1, 2007

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    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. Green Building A to Z is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water conservation, reducing energy use and creating a conservation economy.

    Green Building A to Z examines all aspects of green buildings from:

  • Architecture 2030 to
  • Locally sourced materials to
  • Natural ventilation to
  • Solar energy to
  • Zero-net energy buildings
  • More than just a reference, this book emphasizes the importance of green buildings and green developments for a sustainable future. It will be an invaluable resource for businesspeople, homeowners, product manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals and government officials.


    Expand title description text