Green building A to Z : understanding the language of green building /
Yudelson, Jerry.
Green building A to Z : understanding the language of green building / Jerry Yudelson ; foreword by Kevin Hydes. - Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2007 - xix, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Foreword -- Part I. Green Buildings Today -- Part II. Green Building: A to Z.
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.
9780865715721
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
TH 880 .Y83 2007
Green building A to Z : understanding the language of green building / Jerry Yudelson ; foreword by Kevin Hydes. - Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2007 - xix, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Foreword -- Part I. Green Buildings Today -- Part II. Green Building: A to Z.
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.
9780865715721
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
TH 880 .Y83 2007