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 | Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery
Author: Charles J. Kibert
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Year: 2005
ISBN 0471661139
| List Price: $70.00
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Category: Design and Engineering / Sustainable Design /
ArchitectureWeek Description
An introduction to the design and construction of high-performance commercial and institutional buildings, focusing on the ecological and economic benefits of green building. The author uses the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) suite of standards to explain the best practices in building procurement and delivery systems, from materials selection to considering the use of natural systems for wastewater processing. Written for design professionals, building owners, and real estate developers. Amazon Customer Average Rating:  Some Related Books...
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