Green Building Illustrated av Francis D. K. (University of Washington Seattle WA) Ching, Ian M. (Cornell University Shapiro, Tompkins-Cortland Communi

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<b>FULLY ILLUSTRATED, UPDATED GUIDE TO THE STRATEGIC DESIGN OF GREEN BUILDINGS</b><br/><br/>In the tradition of <i>Building Construction Illustrated</i>, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of sustainable design. This guide provides architects, designers, and builders in the green design professional community a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings. With a focus on sustainable sites, approaching and reaching net-zero energy, low and zero-water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality, this guide explains why we need to build green, as well as green building theory and advancements in the industry. This Second Edition includes: <br/><ul><li>All-new case studies featuring geographically diverse buildings with proven zero energy performance</li><li>Expanded coverage of zero energy building design, as well as zero water and zero waste buildings</li><li>P