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More About This Title Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Fourth Edition
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Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book nevertheless delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from materials selection to building systems and more. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest codes and standards, including LEED v4, and includes new coverage of carbon accounting. The discussion has been updated to align with the current thinking on economics, climate change, net zero buildings, and more, with contributions by leaders in the field that illustrate the most recent shifts in thinking and practice. Ancillary materials including an instructor's manual and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter help bring this clear and up-to-date information into the classroom, making this book a valuable reference for working construction professionals. Also, Interactive graphics found throughout the course help activate the content and highlight key concepts for students.
Sustainable construction has gone mainstream, and will one day be the industry norm. This book provides a comprehensive reference to all aspects of a project to show you how green building concepts and principles apply throughout the design and construction process.
- Get up to date on the latest green building codes and standards
- Learn about the newest technology in green building materials
- Adopt the best practices in procurement and delivery systems
- Apply sustainability concepts to all aspects of construction and design
Green buildings operate at a very high level of efficiency, which is made possible only by careful consideration every step of the way. Appropriate land use, landscaping, construction materials, siting, water use, and more all play a role in a structure's ultimate carbon footprint. Sustainable Construction provides clear guidance for all aspects of green building, including the most recent advances and the latest technology.
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Charles Kibert Ph.D., P.E. is the Director of the Powell Center for Construction and Environment at the University of Florida and a professor in the M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction, where he organized and teaches the Sustainable Construction graduate track as well as continuing education. He is co-founder and president of the Cross Creek Initiative, a nonprofit industry/university joint venture bringing sustainability principles into the construction industry. Formerly co-chair of the Curriculum and Accreditation Committee of the U. S. Green Building Council, he is currently a chair of the iiSBE Net Zero Built Environment Working Group and a board member of the Green Building Initiative.
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Foreword xiii
Preface xv
Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview
The Shifting Landscape for High-Performance Buildings
Sustainable Development and Sustainable Construction
The Vocabulary of Sustainable Development and Sustainable Construction
Sustainable Design, Ecological Design, and Green Design
Rationale for High-Performance Green Buildings
State and Local Guidelines for High-Performance Construction
Green Building Progress and Obstacles
Book Organization
Trends in High-Performance Green Building
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Part I Green Building Foundations
Chapter 2 Background
Ethics and Sustainability
Basic Concepts and Vocabulary
Major Environmental and Resource Concerns
The Green Building Movement
Case Study: OWP 11, Stuttgart, Germany
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 3 Ecological Design
Design versus Ecological Design
Historical Perspective
Contemporary Ecological Design
Key Green Building Publications: Early 1990s
Key Thinking about Ecological Design
Evolving the Concept of Ecological Design
Thermodynamics: Limits on Recycling and the Dissipation of Materials
Case Study: Kroon Hall, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Thought Piece: Regenerative Development and Design: Working with the Whole by Bill Reed
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Part II Assessing High-Performance Green Buildings
Chapter 4 Green Building Assessment
Major Green Building Assessment Systems Used in the United States
International Building Assessment Systems
BREEAM CaseStudy: AHVLA Stores Building, Weybridge, United Kingdom
Green Star Case Study
Thought Piece: Shifting Emphasis in Green Building Performance Assessment by Raymond J. Cole
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 5 The US Green Building Council LEED Building Rating System
Brief History of LEED
Structure of the LEED Suite of Building Assessment Systems
LEED Credentials
LEED v4 Structure and Process
LEED Categories152
Case Study: Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona, University of Florida, Orlando
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
Chapter 6 The Green Globes Building Assessment System
Green Globes Building Rating Tools
Structure of Green Globes For New Construction Version 2
The Green Globes Assessment and Certification Process
Green Globes Professional Credentials
Case Study: Health Sciences Building, St. Johns River State College, St. Augustine, Florida
Summary and Conclusions
Note
Part III Green Building Design
Chapter 7 The Green Building Design Process
Conventional versus Green Building Delivery Systems
Executing the Green Building Project
The Integrated Design Process
Role of the Charrette in the Design Process
Green Building Documentation Requirements
Case Study: Theaterhaus, Stuttgart, Germany
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
Chapter 8 The Sustainable Site and Landscape
Land and Landscape Approaches for Green Buildings
Land Use Issues
Sustainable Landscapes
Enhancing Ecosystems
Stormwater Management
Low-Impact Development
Heat Island Mitigation
Light Trespass and Pollution Reduction
Assessment of Sustainable Sites: The Sustainable Sites Initiative
Case Study: Iowa Utilities Board/Consumer Advocate Office
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 9 Energy Reduction
Building Energy Issues
High-Performance Building Energy Design Strategy
Passive Design Strategy
Building Envelope
Internal Load Reduction
Active Mechanical Systems
Water-Heating Systems
Electrical Power Systems
Innovative Energy Optimization Strategies
Renewable Energy Systems
Fuel Cells
Smart Buildings and Energy Management Systems
Ozone-Depleting Chemicals in HVAC&R Systems
Case Study: River Campus Building One, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland
Thought Piece: Building Energy Analysis: The Present and Future by Ravi Srinivasan
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 10 Built Environment Hydrologic Cycle
Global Water Resource Depletion
Water Distribution and Shortages in the United States
Hydrologic Cycle Terminology
High-Performance Building Hydrologic Cycle Strategy
Designing the High-Performance Building Hydrologic Cycle
Water Budget Rules of Thumb (Heuristics)
Sustainable Stormwater Management
Landscaping Water Efficiency
Case Study: LOTT Clean Water Alliance, Olympia, Washington
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 11 Closing Materials Loops
The Challenge of Materials and Product Selection
Distinguishing between Green Building Products and Green Building Materials
LCA of Building Materials and Products
Environmental Product Declarations
Materials and Product Certification Systems
Key and Emerging Construction Materials and Products
Design for Deconstruction and Disassembly
Case Study: Project XX Office Building, Delft, Netherlands
Thought Piece: Closing Materials Loops by Bradley Guy
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 12 The Built Environment Carbon Footprint
Human Impacts On The Biogeochemical Carbon Cycle
Climate Change And The Carbon Cycle
Mitigating Climate Change
Defining The Carbon Footprint Of The Built Environment
Reducing The Carbon Footprint Of The Built Environment
Notes
References
Chapter 13 Indoor Environmental Quality
Indoor Environmental Quality: The Issues
Integrated IEQ Design
Addressing the Main Components of Integrated IEQ Design
HVAC Systems Design
Emissions from Building Materials
Particleboard And Plywood
Economic Benefits of Good Indoor Environmental Quality
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Part IV Green Building Implementation
Chapter 14 Construction Operations and Commissioning
Site Protection Planning
Managing Indoor Air Quality during Construction
Construction Materials Management
Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Commissioning
Thought Piece: The Role of Commissioning in High-Performance Green Buildings by John Chyz
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 15 Green Building Economics
General Approach
The Business Case for High-Performance Green Buildings
The Economics of Green Building
Quantifying Green Building Benefits
Managing First Costs
Tunneling through the Cost Barrier
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Chapter 16 The Cutting Edge of Sustainable Construction
Passive Survivability
Cutting Edge: Case Studies
Case Study: The Federal Building, San Francisco, California
Articulating Performance Goals for Future Green Buildings
The Challenges
Revamping Ecological Design
Today’s Cutting Edge
Case Study: Green Skyscrapers
Thought Piece: Processes, Geometries, and Principles: Design in a Sustainable Future by Kim Sorvig
Summary and Conclusions
Notes
References
Appendix A Quick Reference for LEED 3.0
Appendix B The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009
Appendix C Unit Conversions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary
Index
