Essential sustainable home design : a complete guide to goals, options, and the design process
- Gabriola Island, BC, Canada New Society Publishers 2017
- Sustainable building essentials .
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