Waubonsee Community College

Sustainable buildings and infrastructure, paths to the future, Annie R. Pearce, Yong Han Ahn, and HanmiGlobal

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Sustainable buildings and infrastructure

bibliography

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Annie R. Pearce, Yong Han Ahn, and HanmiGlobal

paths to the future

"Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in Construction Management and the Built Environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide"--, Provided by publisher

Drivers of sustainability in the built environment -- History of sustainability in the built environment -- Sustainability policies and programmes -- Green rating systems -- Project delivery and pre-design sustainability opportunities -- Sustainable design opportunities and best practices -- Sustainable construction opportunities and best practices -- Post-occupancy sustainability opportunities and best practices -- The business case for sustainability -- Trends for the future of sustainable design and construction