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Green Building Materials Manual : A Reference to Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives and Evaluation Methods by Meghan Lewis, Liane Hancock and Hannah Roth (2021, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSpringer International Publishing A&G

ISBN-103030648877

ISBN-139783030648879

eBay Product ID (ePID)27050392827

Product Key Features

Book TitleGreen Building Materials Manual : A Reference to Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives and Evaluation Methods

Number of PagesXv, 194 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMaterials Science / General, Sustainability & Green Design, Civil / General

Publication Year2021

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Architecture

AuthorMeghan Lewis, Liane Hancock, Hannah Roth

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight17.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

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TitleLeadingThe

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Table Of ContentChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Describing Building Materials & Products.- Chapter 3. Life Cycle Thinking.- Chapter 4. Resource Use.- Chapter 5. Energy Use.- Chapter 6. Water Use.- Chapter 7. Emissions.- Chapter 8. Toxicity and Human Health.- Chapter 9. Social Accountability.- Chapter 10. Laws and Regulation; Standards, Certifications and Ecolabels.- Chapter 11. Transparency.- Chapter 12. Conclusion.

SynopsisEvaluating building materials for environmental sustainability is a complex prospect. How do governmental agencies and the design industry actually measure sustainable initiatives and environmental impacts? This book breaks down the technical vocabulary and principles that define environmentally sustainable choices across interior and exterior architectural products to help the reader understand: Material ingredient selection Energy and water use Emissions, including greenhouse gases Human health and toxicity Social accountability assessment This guide explains the structure of green certifications, standards and ecolabels, life cycle assessment, environmental regulations, and more. It presents a historic timeline for context and a snapshot of current trends and future objectives. It is a comprehensive reference for interior designers, architects, building owners, contractors, and students enrolled in interior design and architecture.

LC Classification NumberNA2542.36