Essential sustainable home design : a complete guide to goals, options, and the design process

By:

Magwood, Chris

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Sustainable building essentialsPublication details: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada New Society Publishers 2017ISBN:

9781550926453
9780865718500

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

690.8047 MAG

Contents:

Introduction Section 1. Developing a new approach. Decision-making Defining goals and criteria Rating systems and product guides Criteria matrix Building science basics The design game Creating a design/build team The regulatory system Section 2. Materials and systems. Structural materials. Structural materials : foundations Structural materials : walls. Structural wall systems Wall insulation Wall cladding Roofing Flooring Surface finishes Mechanical systems. Mechanical systems : water Mechanical systems : wastewater Mechanical systems : electrical generation Mechanical systems : HVAC Conclusion

Summary: "Essential Sustainable Home Design walks homebuilders through designing an environmentally friendly home, starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision. Covering what makes a building green, a criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions, assembling a professional team, working with code officials, and choosing sustainable materials to keep the project goals on track from start to finish."-- Provided by publisher

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	CamTech Library	FaB's Corner, Faculty of Build Environment	690.8047 MAG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.1	Available		0000001610
Books	CamTech Library	FaB's Corner, Faculty of Build Environment	690.8047 MAG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.2	Available		0000001612

Introduction
Section 1. Developing a new approach. Decision-making
Defining goals and criteria
Rating systems and product guides
Criteria matrix
Building science basics
The design game
Creating a design/build team
The regulatory system
Section 2. Materials and systems. Structural materials. Structural materials : foundations
Structural materials : walls. Structural wall systems
Wall insulation
Wall cladding
Roofing
Flooring
Surface finishes
Mechanical systems. Mechanical systems : water
Mechanical systems : wastewater
Mechanical systems : electrical generation
Mechanical systems : HVAC
Conclusion

"Essential Sustainable Home Design walks homebuilders through designing an environmentally friendly home, starting with key concepts, principles, and a project vision. Covering what makes a building green, a criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions, assembling a professional team, working with code officials, and choosing sustainable materials to keep the project goals on track from start to finish."-- Provided by publisher

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