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ARCHITECTURAL & URBAN ENGINEERING<br />
GREENING YOUR HOME<br />
by Clayton Bennett<br />
2008 / Softcover / 153 pages<br />
ISBN: 978-0-07-149909-5<br />
(A Professional Reference Title)<br />
A vital conservation and money-saving tool, Greening Your Home<br />
provides helpful information that will help you select sustainable<br />
green options that match your specific needs for every system in<br />
your house. This “one-stop” guide provides the latest information on<br />
systems and materials that conserve resources for a cleaner, more<br />
energy-efficient home.<br />
From the lively writing, with illustrations and examples, you will learn<br />
how to incorporate sustainability into your house in beautiful, costeffective,<br />
and environmentally responsible ways. Both inspirational<br />
and practical, Greening Your Home features:<br />
v A wealth of green building and remodeling options for homeowners<br />
v Photographs and information on green products and systems<br />
and their advantages<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Preface<br />
Part 1: Material Changes<br />
Chapter 1. Environmental Impact<br />
Chapter 2. Health Impact<br />
Chapter 3. Availability<br />
Chapter 4. Maintenance<br />
Chapter 5. Durability<br />
Chapter 6. Sustainability<br />
Chapter 7. Renewability<br />
Chapter 8. Recyclability<br />
Chapter 9. Simplicity<br />
Chapter 10. Efficiency<br />
Part II: Technology Changes<br />
Chapter 11. Electrical 1<br />
Chapter 12. Electrical 2<br />
Chapter 13. Plumbing 1<br />
Chapter 14. Plumbing 2<br />
Chapter 15. Heating<br />
Chapter 16. Ventilating<br />
Chapter 17. Air Conditioning<br />
Chapter 18. Insulating<br />
Chapter 19. Cooking<br />
Chapter 20. Washing<br />
Part III: Lifestyle Changes<br />
Chapter 21. Personal Choices<br />
Chapter 22. Energy Sources<br />
Chapter 23. Financial Incentives<br />
Chapter 24. Cooperative Buying<br />
Chapter 25. Agricultural Independence<br />
Chapter 26. Eliminating Waste<br />
Chapter 27. Reducing Waste<br />
Chapter 28. Washing Up<br />
Chapter 29. Second Chances<br />
Chapter 30. Getting Outside<br />
Index<br />
EMERALD ARCHITECTURE: CASE STUDIES<br />
IN GREEN BUILDING (GREENSOURCE)<br />
by GreenSource Magazine<br />
2008 / Hardcover / 166 pages<br />
ISBN: 978-0-07-154411-5<br />
(A Professional Reference Title)<br />
Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations,<br />
this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications<br />
from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs,<br />
libraries, government buildings, and even a summer camp.<br />
For each case study, the book gives a description of the building, how<br />
it works, and how successful it has been. In addition, each case study<br />
includes architectural details, elevations, and floor plans…photos and<br />
illustrations…site plans…product sources and credits…key building<br />
parameters…charts for tracking climate and rainfall…and LEED<br />
scores and ratings.<br />
A vital tool for everyone who wants to capitalize on the latest advances<br />
in sustainable design and construction, Emerald Architecture presents<br />
an abundance of “hard” information on the planning, design, and<br />
methods for green structures.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Foreword<br />
Introduction<br />
Acknowledgments<br />
Chapter 1. A Green Building Primer<br />
Chapter 2. Civil/Cultural<br />
Chapter 3. Education<br />
Chapter 4. Government<br />
Chapter 5. Offices<br />
Chapter 6. Residential<br />
Chapter 7. Science/Technology<br />
Index<br />
SOLAR POWER IN BUILDING DESIGN<br />
by Peter Gevorkian<br />
2008 (September 2007) / Hardcover / 476 pages / 120 illus<br />
ISBN: 978-0-07-148563-0<br />
(A Professional Reference Title)<br />
Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing,<br />
implementing, and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar power<br />
systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. From<br />
basic theory through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing<br />
methods, this vital resource offers you everything needed for<br />
solar power design success. Filled with case studies and illustrations,<br />
this state-of-the-art design tool covers new solar technologies…design<br />
implementation techniques…energy conservation…the economics of<br />
solar power systems…passive solar heating power…and more.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Chapter 1: Solar Power System Physics<br />
Chapter 2: Solar Power Technologies<br />
Chapter 3: Solar Power System Design Considerations<br />
Chapter 4: Introduction to Solar Power System Design<br />
Chapter 5: Solar Power Generation Project Implementation<br />
Chapter 6: Energy Conservation<br />
Chapter 7: LEED--Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design<br />
Chapter 8: California Solar Initiative Program<br />
Chapter 9: Economics of Solar Power Systems<br />
Chapter 10: Passive Solar Heating Technologies<br />
Appendix A: Unit Conversion and Design Reference Tables<br />
Appendix B: Photovoltaic System Support Hardware and Photo<br />
Gallery<br />
Appendix C: California Energy Commission Certified Equipment<br />
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