Green Building Illustrated (Ching Francis D. K.)(Paperback)

In Francis D.K. Ching's signature style, this fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of green building offers practicing professionals and students a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings. This guide explains why we need to build green, the theories behind green building, and advancements in the industry--with a focus on sustainable sites, approaching net-zero energy, low water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Updates to this edition include: all-new case studies featuring buildings with proven zero enery performance; expanded guidance for the schematic design of high-performance buildings; strategies for affordability in green design and construction; and expanded coverage of complex green building topics, such as heating system and hot water selection, building envelopes, and integrating
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