[内容简介]
Using the latest version of U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and other tools, Charles Kibert, in a clear and accessible writing style, addresses issues so that the reader can think critically and independently as part of the cutting edge in green building. New coverage includes of Carbon Neutral Design and Carbon Accounting. This book is a must for the builder/owner and manager looking to take advantage of the opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.
[目录]
Ch. 1 |
Introduction and overview |
1 |
Ch. 2 |
Background |
31 |
Ch. 3 |
Green building assessment |
69 |
Ch. 4 |
The green building process |
93 |
Ch. 5 |
Ecological design |
107 |
Ch. 6 |
Sustainable sites and landscaping |
139 |
Ch. 7 |
Energy and atmosphere |
179 |
Ch. 8 |
The building hydrologic system |
243 |
Ch. 9 |
Closing materials loops |
271 |
Ch. 10 |
Indoor environmental quality |
309 |
Ch. 11 |
Construction operations |
353 |
Ch. 12 |
Building commissioning |
363 |
Ch. 13 |
Economic analysis of green buildings |
375 |
Ch. 14 |
Future directions |
401 |
App. A |
Overview of LEED for existing buildings (LEED-EB) |
425 |
App. B |
Rinker Hall LED certification |
428 |