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Green building A to Z : understanding the language of green building / Jerry Yudelson ; foreword by Kevin Hydes.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2007Description: xix, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780865715721
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TH 880 .Y83 2007
Contents:
Preface -- Foreword -- Part I. Green Buildings Today -- Part II. Green Building: A to Z.
Summary: 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.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Architecture General Circulation Architecture GC TH 880 .Y83 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000000088

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.

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