Green Building

A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and managersGreen building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has… (More) A unique cost reference, updated and expanded, for architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and managersGreen building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses, institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private facilities, as well as public buildings for Federal, state, and local governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in both new construction and renovation.This Third Edition has been updated with the latest in green building tech-nologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case studies, and resources give you practical guidance on green building, including the latest on:Green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards, and guidelinesEnergy efficiencies, implementing energy modeling toolsDesigning and specifying, as well as commissioning, green building projectsOften-specified products and materials, as well as a sample specGoals and techniques for health, comfort, and productivityEvaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life cycleLow-cost green strategies, and special economic incentives and fundingBuilding deconstruction and cost considerationsWith a new chapter on greening of commercial real estate, this reference is a one-stop resource for the latest in green building approaches and implementation.The contributors, all prominent leaders in green building, include:Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, author of the original GreenSpecAndy Walker, Ph.D., PE, senior engineer with NRELJoseph Macaluso, AACE, certified cost consultantOn the cover:Kendall Square Research Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by CO Architects. Completed in 2010, the building was pre-certified for LEED Gold and designed for energy efficiency. The curtain wall system is standardized for the entire building, with infill and suspended shading elements varying on each of the building's four facades in response to geographic orientation. Natural light for work spaces is maximized while solar radiation is minimized. Photograph by Peter Vanderwarker. (Less)

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Resource Efﬁciency
Demolition/ Construction Practices
Recycling
Environmental Sensitivity
Water/Landscape
Sewage Treatment
Green Building Hurdles
Green Material Alternatives by CSI Division
Alternative Materials
What Exactly Is Deconstruction?
Who Performs Deconstruction?
The Deconstruction Process
Economic Beneﬁts
Cost Considerations
Understanding Occupants’ Needs & Expectations
The Building Envelope & Systems Interactions
Energy Efﬁciency Strategies
Electrical Power Generation
Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation Technologies
Water Conservation
Chapter 5 . Solar Energy Systems
Energy Use in Different Types of Buildings
The Solar Resource
Passive Solar Heating
Cooling Load Avoidance
Photovoltaics
Solar Water Heating
Solar Ventilation Air Heating
Applications & Concerns: An Overview
Other Considerations
Basic Criteria for Using a Wind System
Small Wind System Components
Evaluating the Local Wind Resource
Estimating the Cost of Wind Systems
Obstacles & Incentives
Building Permit Issues
Connecting Wind Systems to Utility Grids
Indoor Air Quality
Thermal Comfort
Quality of Light
Water Quality
Noise Management
Furniture & Furnishings
Flooring & Wall Finishes
Carpeting, Rugs & Mattresses
Technology & Information Sharing
Team Building & Goal Setting
Cost of a LEED® Rating
The Design Team
The Building Program
Design Team Selection Criteria
Design Team Statement of Work
Costs of Energy Modeling
Schematic/ Preliminary Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Bid Solicitation & Contract Award
Construction
Operations & Maintenance
Measurement & Veriﬁcation
Establishing a Green Team in an Existing Facility
Whole Building Multiple Attribute Ratings
Whole Building Single Attribute Ratings
Building Product Labels
Initial Costs
Future Costs
Low-Cost Green Strategies
Cost Estimating Overview
Financial Analysis Introduction
Financing Options
Incentive Programs
• Building product manufacturers and green products
Building Product Manufacturers & Green Products
What Are Green Products?
When Are Green Products Selected?
A Green Product Checklist
Greening Your Firm
The Programming Phase
The Design Phase
The Construction Phase
The Acceptance Phase
The Post- Acceptance Phase
Economic Efﬁciency
Discounting
Study Period
Uncertainty & Risk
Measures of Economic Evaluation
Basic Steps in LCC Analysis
Selection Criteria for Supplementary Measures
Computer-Supported LCC Analysis
Conclusion
Measuring Environmental Performance
Overall Performance: Economic & Environmental
Building Information Modeling
Whole Building Energy Evaluation
Energy-10™
EnergyPlus™
SPARK
Green Footstep
Building Systems Evaluation
Codes & Standards Compliance Evaluation
Life Cycle Analysis
Case Studies & Databases
Creating Project Cost Databases
The Role of Government
Owner/Investor Interests
Tenant Expectations
Factors Limiting the Adoption of Green
Green Investment Instruments

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