Sustainable buildings and infrastructure : paths to the future /
Annie R. Pearce, Yong Han Ahn and HanmiGlobal.
- 2nd edition.
- xlvi, 601 pages : colored illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1 Drivers and definitions of sustainability in the built environment -- chapter 2 Evolution of sustainability: theory and applications -- chapter 3 Sustainability policies and programmes -- chapter 4 Green rating systems -- chapter 5 Project delivery and pre-design sustainability opportunities -- chapter 6 Sustainable design opportunities and best practices -- chapter 7 Sustainable construction opportunities and best practices -- chapter 8 Post-occupancy sustainability opportunities and best practices -- chapter 9 The business case for sustainability -- chapter 10 The future of sustainable buildings and infrastructure.
"The second edition of Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure continues to provide students with an introduction to the principles and practices of sustainability as they apply to the construction sector, including both buildings and infrastructure systems. As a textbook, it is aimed at students taking courses in construction management and the built environment, but it is also designed to be a useful reference for practitioners involved in implementing sustainability in their projects or firms. Case studies, best practices and highlights of cutting edge research are included throughout, making the book both a core reference and a practical guide."--Provided by publisher. "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"--
College of Engineering and Computer Studies Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering