The Green Building Materials Manual : A Reference to Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives and Evaluation Methods

2021 ed.

by Hannah Rae Roth , Liane Hancock , Meghan Lewis

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 3030648907

ISBN-13 9783030648909

Edition 2021 ed.

Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 29th, 2022

Print length 194 Pages

Weight 342 grams

Dimensions 15.50 x 23.30 x 1.60 cms

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Evaluating 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 selectionEnergy and water useEmissions, including greenhouse gasesHuman health and toxicitySocial accountability assessmentThis 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.

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.

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