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

By:

Yudelson, Jerry [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, c2007Description: xix, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

9780865715721

Subject(s):

SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

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	National University - Manila	LRC - Architecture General Circulation	Architecture	GC TH 880 .Y83 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NULIB000000088

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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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