Green Building Handbook 2

Author: [UK] Tom Woolley
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Learning to build more environmentally adaptive buildings is increasingly becoming a commercial and legal necessity. This new handbook provides detailed references for buyers interested in eco-friendly building products, filling in the gaps left by the "Green Building Handbook." The book begins with Professor Tom Woolley's observations and introductions, discussing the current issues in green building. Subsequently, the remaining chapters cover building components such as fence products, electrical wiring, glass products, adhesives, and ventilation. With a wealth of valuable information, this sister handbook will be highly useful for anyone interested in seeking more "green" ways to design and construct buildings. Centered around green building research topics, the book elaborates on the relationship between green building and ecological environment, economy, law, and other related issues. It includes content such as the transition from modern architecture to green building, the composition and characteristics of green building systems, green building design, evaluation, and practical examples of theory and practice. Additionally, it provides systematic discussions on topics such as the application of solar energy in buildings, building environmental control and energy-saving technologies, and the resource utilization of urban wastewater and waste.