Hannah Rae Roth,Meghan Lewis,Liane Hancock
The Green Building Materials Manual: A Reference to Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives and Evaluation Methods
The Green Building Materials Manual: A Reference to Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives and Evaluation Methods
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This book provides a comprehensive guide to evaluating building materials for environmental sustainability, covering key concepts such as material ingredient selection, energy and water use, emissions, human health, and social accountability. It explains the structure of green certifications, standards, and ecolabels, and offers a historical timeline and snapshot of current trends and future objectives.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Evaluation of building materials for environmental sustainability presents a multifaceted challenge. Governmental agencies and the design industry grapple with the task of measuring sustainable initiatives and their environmental impacts. This comprehensive book aims to demystify the technical jargon and principles that underpin environmentally sustainable choices in interior and exterior architectural products. It provides readers with a deep understanding of key considerations, including material ingredient selection, energy and water usage, emissions, including greenhouse gases, human health and toxicity, and social accountability assessment.
The book elucidates the framework of green certifications, standards, and ecolabels, as well as life cycle assessment, environmental regulations, and other pertinent topics. It offers a historical timeline for context and a snapshot of current trends and future objectives. Designed as a comprehensive reference for interior designers, architects, building owners, contractors, and students enrolled in interior design and architecture, this book empowers readers to make informed decisions that align with environmental sustainability principles.
By delving into the intricacies of building material evaluation, this book empowers professionals to create spaces that not only prioritize aesthetics but also contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.
Weight: 342g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030648909
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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