Acknowledgments. About the Contributors.
Foreword.
Introduction.
Part 1: Green Building Concepts.
Chapter 1: Green Building Approaches.
Resource Effi ciency.
Demolition/Construction Practices.
Recycling.
Environmental Sensitivity.
Water/Landscape.
Sewage Treatment.
Designing for People: Health & Productivity.
Green Building Hurdles.
Conclusion.
Chapter 2: Introduction to Green Building Materials & Systems.
Green Material Alternatives by CSI Division.
Alternative Materials.
Conclusion.
Chapter 3: Building Deconstruction.
What Exactly is Deconstruction?
Who Performs Deconstruction?
The Deconstruction Process.
Economic Benefits.
Cost Considerations.
Conclusion.
Chapter 4: Efficient Use of Energy & Other Resources.
Understanding Occupantsâ Needs & Expectations.
The Building Envelope & Systems Interactions.
Energy Efficiency Strategies.
Electrical Power Generation.
Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation Technologies.
Water Conservation.
Conclusion.
Chapter 5: Solar Energy Systems.
Background: Energy, Economics, Environment, Health & Security.
Energy Use in Different Types of Buildings.
The Solar Resource.
Passive Solar Heating.
Cooling Load Avoidance.
Photovoltaics.
Solar Water Heating.
Solar Ventilation Air Heating.
Conclusion.
Chapter 6: Wind Power.
Applications & Concerns: An Overview.
Other Considerations.
Basic Criteria for Using a Wind System.
Small Wind System Components.
Evaluating the Local Wind Resource.
Estimating the Cost of Wind Systems.
Obstacles & Incentives.
Building Permit Issues.
Connecting Wind Systems to Utility Grids.
Conclusion.
Chapter 7: Health, Comfort & Productivity.
Indoor Air Quality.
Thermal Comfort.
Quality of Light.
Water Quality.
Noise Management.
Furniture & Furnishings.
Flooring & Wall Finishes.
Carpeting, Rugs & Mattresses.
Conclusion.
Part 2: Designing, Specifying & Commissioning the Green Building.
Chapter 8: The Green Design Process & Associated Costs.
Technology & Information Sharing.
Team Building & Goal Setting.
Cost of a LEED® Rating.
The Design Team.
The Building Program.
Design Team Selection Criteria.
Design Team Statement of Work.
Costs of Energy Modeling.
Schematic/Preliminary Design.
Design Development.
Construction Documents.
Bid Solicitation & Contract Award.
Construction.
Operations & Maintenance.
Measurement & Verification.
Establishing a Green Team in an Existing Facility.
Conclusion.
Chapter 9: Rating Systems, Standards & Guidelines.
Whole Building Multiple Attribute Ratings.
Whole Building Single Attribute Ratings.
Building Product Labels.
Measurement & Management Standards.
Conclusion.
Chapter 10: Budgeting & Financing Construction.
Initial Costs.
Future Costs.
Low-Cost Green Strategies.
Cost Estimating Overview.
Financial Analysis Introduction.
Financing Options.
Incentive Programs.
Conclusion.
Chapter 11: Specifying Green Products & Materials.
Building Product Manufacturers & Green Products.
What Are Green Products?
Who Selects Green Building Products?
When Are Green Products Selected?
A Green Product Checklist.
Greening Your Firm.
Conclusion.
Chapter 12: Commissioning the Green Building.
The Programming Phase.
The Design Phase.
The Construction Phase.
The Acceptance Phase.
The Post-Acceptance Phase.
Conclusion.
Part 3: Analyzing Economic & Environmental Impacts.
Chapter 13: Economic Analysis & Green Buildings.
Economic Efficiency.
Discounting.
Study Period.
Uncertainty & Risk.
Measures of Economic Evaluation.
Supplementary Measures of Economic Evaluation.
Basic Steps in LCC Analysis.
Selection Criteria for Supplementary Measures.
Computer-Supported LCC Analysis.
Conclusion.
Chapter 14: Evaluating Products Over Their Life Cycle.
Measuring Environmental Performance.
Measuring Economic vs Environmental Performance.
Overall Performance: Economic & Environmental.
Conclusion.
Chapter 15: Evaluation, Analysis & Data Tools.
Building Information Modeling.
Whole Building Energy Evaluation.
Energy-10.
EnergyPlus.
SPARK.
HOT3000.
Green Footstep.
Building Systems Evaluation.
Codes & Standards Compliance Evaluation.
Life Cycle Analysis.
Case Studies & Databases.
Creating Project Cost Databases.
Conclusion.
Chapter 16: The Greening of Commercial Real Estate.
The Role of Government.
Owner/Investor Interests.
Tenant Expectations.
Factors Limiting the Adoption of Green.
Green Investment Instruments.
Conclusion.
Part 4: Case Studies.
Appendix.
Appendix A: HVAC Equipment Efficiency Tables.
Appendix B: Additional Information on Standards & Guidelines.
Resources.
Glossary.
Index.
