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**SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION**
**EXPLORE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE TEXTBOOK ON SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUILDING PRACTICES**
The newly revised **Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Fifth Edition (ePub/PDF)** by the esteemed late Dr. **Charles J. Kibert** presents a comprehensive insight into the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. Recognized as the premier textbook in sustainable construction, this edition delivers meticulously updated content on critical subjects ranging from material selection to various building systems.
This resource is aligned with the latest building codes and standards, including the updated LEED v4.1, making it essential for those involved in green building practices nationwide. It delves into global green building standards and codes, the principles of biomimicry, aspects of ecological design, focused assessment systems like SITES, EDGE, WELL, and Fitwell, and discusses the essential topic of sustainable construction resilience. Readers will cultivate a critical mindset towards all dimensions of green building, enhanced by the inclusion of:
- A comprehensive overview of sustainable construction, exploring the landscape of green buildings, sustainable development, concepts of sustainable design, and the compelling rationale for high-performance green buildings.
- An insightful investigation into the underlying principles of green buildings, incorporating biomimicry, ecological design, foundational vocabulary, and the motivations driving the green building movement.
- Engaging discussions on ecological design covering both historical context and current practices in sustainable design.
- Detailed analyses of high-performance green building assessment tools, including international and focused assessment systems designed for evaluating project sustainability.
Ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students specializing in architecture, architectural technology, civil engineering, and construction management, **Sustainable Construction, 5th Edition** serves as a vital resource for individuals preparing for the LEED Green Associate exam, as well as industry practitioners and property owners navigating the green building landscape.
ISBNs: 978-1119706441, 978-1119706458
We highly advise utilizing the free **Adobe Digital Editions** (for mobile devices) or **Calibre** (for Windows/Mac) to access the ePub edition effectively.
**IMPORTANT: This purchase includes only the ebook version of Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, 5th Edition in its original ePub format. A converted PDF version is available upon special request. Please note that access codes are not provided.**
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