The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
The authoritative reference for cutting-edge green building and design
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Fourth Edition is the must-have reference for this increasingly in-demand field. Author Charles Kibert covers broad ground without sacrificing detail, providing a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and operation of high performance "green" buildings. Short essays by industry leaders provide insight into real-world practices, and wide-ranging topics answer to the needs of students and faculty of architecture, engineering, and construction.
This new fourth edition includes:
- The latest thinking and practice in green building and sustainability issues
- New developments in LEED v4 and other standards
- A new chapter on carbon accounting
- Information on new sustainable materials technology
- Insights into the design of the latest high-performance green skyscrapers
Sustainability issues are continually evolving toward alignment of environmental and economic needs. Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Fourth Edition provides an authoritative reference with the most up-to-date technology, processes, and standards.
