The Green Building Bottom Line Greensource Books Green Source The Real Cost Of Sustainable Building

Author : Martin Melaver,Phyllis Mueller
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780071599221

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The Green Building Bottom Line (GreenSource Books; Green Source) by Martin Melaver,Phyllis Mueller Pdf

What are the real costs and real benefits of building green? As any builder knows, cost estimation and reality are often two very different things. The Green Building Bottom Line makes the case for green building by providing the insights and data that demonstrate the true costs and benefits of building green. It's a “why to” and a “how to” that explores everything from the ground up. The Green Building Bottom Line puts an entire development team at the table to better understand both the issues encountered and what's behind the perceived price premium for building green. This candid and transparent account explores every aspect of green development on groundbreaking projects, from the nation's first all-retail LEED core and shell project to an innovative multitenanted LEED-Existing Buildings office project, to a mixed-use hotel-retail-condo project in a transitional urban market. The authors focus on such issues as values, culture, life-cycle costs, insurance, financing, coordinating a team, marketing, and negotiating leases. Includes: Detailed case studies of green-building projects, start to finish Information on financial, legal, and operational aspects of the job The real-world costs of green building-not unrealistic estimates A behind-the-scenes look at the LEED building process Unique insight from those who have actually done the work The Green Building Bottom Line covers: • Economical and ecological benefits • Auditing sustainability in existing buildings • Financial benefits of green tenancy • Loan analysis • Insurance underwriting • Expense reduction • Writing a green lease • Converting an existing building • Green retail • Brokering sustainability • Marketing • HR practices and processes

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:42472969

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Clemson College, 50th Anniversary ... by Anonim Pdf

Author : Martin Melaver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:958556836

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Green Building Bottom Line by Martin Melaver Pdf

Author : Jerry Yudelson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0071546022

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Green Building Through Integrated Design (GreenSource Books) by Jerry Yudelson Pdf

Market: architects; engineers; project managers; general contractors; cost estimators; property and real estate managers; facility managers; property developers International appeal: includes 25 project profiles from the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, China, and India Thirty key players share their experiences and lessons learned from working on green building projects

Author : Kelly Luckett
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780071608817

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Green Roof Construction and Maintenance (GreenSource Books) by Kelly Luckett Pdf

A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green Roofs Written by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains how to design a green roof, plan for irrigation and drainage, select and place soil and plants, and maintain the entire setup. The book also discusses return on investment, LEED design specifications, and the myriad short- and long-term environmental benefits of green roofs. Filled with step-by-step illustrations and full-color photographs, this is a valuable, hands-on guide to a rapidly emerging trend in the sustainability movement. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance includes: Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process Tested tips and techniques for successful structural design Construction methods for new and existing buildings Information on insulation, drainage, detailing, irrigation, and plant selection Details on optimal soil formulation Illustrations featuring various stages of construction Best practices for green roof maintenance A survey of environmental benefits, including evapo-transpiration, storm-water management, habitat restoration, and improvement of air quality Tips on the LEED design and certification process Considerations for assessing return on investment Color photographs of successfully installed green roofs Useful checklists, tables, and charts

Author : Peter Gevorkian
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780071625241

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Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design (GreenSource Books) by Peter Gevorkian Pdf

Design High-Performance Alternative Energy Systems for Buildings A comprehensive reference for architects and engineers, this GreenSource book provides practical design and installation guidelines for some of the most commercially viable alternative energy technologies. Construction materials, system deployment, typical installations, and environmental impact are covered. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design includes information on LEED design, energy conservation, and solar power financing and return on investment. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and national and international carbon cap and trade are also discussed. Valuable appendices contain detailed design data tables and certified equipment listings. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design covers: Solar power system physics and technologies California solar initiative program Energy conservation Passive heating solar technologies Fuel cell technology Wind energy technologies Ocean energy technologies Hydroelectric and micro-hydro turbine power Geothermal energy Biofuel, biogas, and thermal depolymerization technologies Fission- and fusion-type nuclear power Air pollution abatement

Author : I.M. Chethana S. Illankoon,Vivian W. Y. Tam,Khoa N. Le
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780128200636

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Life-Cycle Cost Models for Green Buildings by I.M. Chethana S. Illankoon,Vivian W. Y. Tam,Khoa N. Le Pdf

Life-Cycle Cost Models for Green Buildings: With Optimal Green Star Credits illustrates the tools and methods for developing a life-cycle cost model that incorporates developer constraints while maximizing the number of credit points achieved. The book identifies the interdependencies among various credits in the Green Star environmental rating system. Afterwards, life-cycle cost is calculated by considering six main central business districts (CBDs) of Australia. The net present value (NPV) technique is used to calculate life-cycle costs. Further, a sensitivity analysis is also carried out for selected credits to identify the changes to life-cycle cost to the changes in discount rate. Once all the life-cycle cost data is calculated, this book illustrates the development of the proposed model using a Java application which allows users to evaluate each key criterion of green buildings separately. The book is designed to provide ample knowledge of the various options available to get green building certification and the further implications in-terms of life-cycle. Provides cost saving and management advice for keeping a green building project operating on time and budget throughout their life-cycle Expertly explains the various options available for gaining green building certification Allows users to build life-cycle cost models which is unique to the project at hand

Author : Liv Haselbach
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780071745116

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The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction: Sustainable Construction for Engineers (GreenSource) by Liv Haselbach Pdf

An Up-to-Date Guide to the Latest LEED-New Construction Guidelines Fully revised for version 3.0 of the LEED-New Construction rating system (LEED-2009), this GreenSource book helps you acquire the skills needed to apply LEED-NC to sustainable construction projects. The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction, second edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the environmental systems and impacts on which many of the LEED-NC subcategories are based. Detailed equations and exercises in the book can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-NC. Valuable information on real-world applications of LEED-NC in military, low-impact development (LID), and other sectors is included in this practical resource. THE ENGINEERING GUIDE TO LEED-NEW CONSTRUCTION COVERS: Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system Sustainable sites Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality Innovation in design and regional priorities A systematic view of green and minimum program requirements Department of Defense sustainable construction and indoor air quality (IAQ) Low-impact development

Author : Annie R. Pearce,Yong Han Ahn,HanmiGlobal Co, Ltd
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136475283

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Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure by Annie R. Pearce,Yong Han Ahn,HanmiGlobal Co, Ltd Pdf

Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in construction management and the built environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide.

Author : United States Senate,Committee on Environment and P. (senate),United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1701886111

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Green Buildings by United States Senate,Committee on Environment and P. (senate),United States. Congress Pdf

Green buildings: benefits to health, the environment, and the bottom line

Author : Jerry Yudelson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCSD:31822036513083

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Greening Existing Buildings by Jerry Yudelson Pdf

A practical reference for building owners, developers, and facility managers on how to green existing buildings on conventional budgets, taking them step-by-step through each phase of project design, construction, and operations.

Author : United States Congress
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1978088574

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Green Buildings by United States Congress Pdf

Green buildings: benefits to health, the environment, and the bottom line : hearing before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, May 15, 2007.

Author : GreenSource Magazine
Publisher : Mcgraw-hill
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0071544119

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Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building (GreenSource) : Case Studies in Green Building by GreenSource Magazine Pdf

Improve Your Green Design Skills with 24 Full-Color Case Studies of Sustainable Structures and Facilities! Turn to Emerald Architecture for a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures and facilities. Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations, this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, government buildings, and even a summer camp. For each case study, the book gives a description of the building, how it works, and how successful it has been. In addition, each case study includes architectural details, elevations, and floor plans…photos and illustrations…site plans…product sources and credits…key building parameters…charts for tracking climate and rainfall…and LEED scores and ratings. Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, Emerald Architecture provides: A one-stop source for green architectural data and design inspiration 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures More than 200 beautiful photos and illustrations Details, plans, charts, diagrams, and elevations Key parameters, such as location, square footage, cost, carbon footprint, and energy use Charts for tracking climate and rainfall to forecast energy needs Source and product information to maximize research and planning A vital tool for everyone who wants to capitalize on the latest advances in sustainable design and construction, Emerald Architecture presents an abundance of “hard” information on the planning, design, and methods for green structures. The sustainability movement in architecture is gaining tremendous momentum every year, especially now that buildings can be rated with LEED and their operations tracked for effectiveness. However, the building industry is still in need of “hard” information about the planning, design, products, and methods for sustainable structures. In order to help meet this crucial need, Emerald Architecture offers you a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of green buildings that are as attractive as they are sustainable. Using more than 200 beautiful photos and illustrations, this timely architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, multifamily housing, and government buildings. For each of the cutting-edge projects included, Emerald Architecture provides a lucid description of the building itself…how it works…and an evaluation of how successful it has been. Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, this invaluable design tool features the following information for each of the 24 case studies of successful sustainable structures and facilities: Comprehensive architectural details, elevations, and floor and site plans Numerous full-color photos and illustrations of the project Carbon footprint and energy use Accurate product sources and credits to aid in research and planning Key parameters, such as location, square footage, and cost Handy charts for tracking climate and rainfall to understand energy use LEED scores and ratings In addition, this all-in-one green resource contains a comprehensive introduction to concepts of sustainable design…time- and money-saving material on new building technology…the international aspects of sustainable design and construction…innovative new green products…and many forward-looking design ideas and techniques that are currently being used to enhance the beauty, viability, and management of sustainable structures and facilities. An essential, skills-building reference, Emerald Architecture presents a state-of-the-art compendium of “hard” information on the planning, design, and methods for green structures and facilities.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2744 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211722686

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf

Author : Joseph A. Demkin,American Institute of Architects
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470009574

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The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice by Joseph A. Demkin,American Institute of Architects Pdf

"This updated resource covers all aspects of architectural practice, featuring: new material of sustainable design, managing multiple offices, lifelong learning, mentoring, and team building; revised content on programming, project management, construction contract administration, risk management, and ethics; and coverage of small firm considerations as well as emerging issues such as integrated practice and integrated project delivery."--Jacket.