Green Building Illustrated by Ching, Francis D. K.
Green Building Illustrated by Ching, Francis D. K.

Green Building Illustrated

FULLY ILLUSTRATED, UPDATED GUIDE TO THE STRATEGIC DESIGN OF GREEN BUILDINGSIn the tradition of Building Construction Illustrated,...
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Author: Francis D. K. Ching
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Language: English
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Green Building Illustrated by Ching, Francis D. K.

Green Building Illustrated

$149.90
Green Building Illustrated by Ching, Francis D. K.

Green Building Illustrated

$149.90
Author: Francis D. K. Ching
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
FULLY ILLUSTRATED, UPDATED GUIDE TO THE STRATEGIC DESIGN OF GREEN BUILDINGS

In the tradition of Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of sustainable design. This guide provides architects, designers, and builders in the green design professional community a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings. With a focus on sustainable sites, approaching and reaching net-zero energy, low and zero-water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality, this guide explains why we need to build green, as well as green building theory and advancements in the industry. This Second Edition includes:
  • All-new case studies featuring geographically diverse buildings with proven zero energy performance
  • Expanded coverage of zero energy building design, as well as zero water and zero waste buildings
  • Practical guidance for the schematic design of high-performance buildings, heating and hot water system selection, building envelope details, and integrating renewable energy
  • Advanced strategies, such as the concept of shape efficiency, and the optimal location for stairwells in buildings
  • Additional strategies for affordability in green design and construction
  • Updated references to the latest codes and standards
This Second Edition of Green Building Illustrated is an excellent resource for professionals, students and those interested in the design and construction of sustainable buildings.

Author: Francis D. K. Ching, Ian M. Shapiro
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 12/03/2020
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781119653967

About the Author

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is a leading global authority on architectural drawing. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.

IAN M. SHAPIRO is the founder and co-owner of Taitem Engineering, an award-winning consulting firm he founded in 1989. He has been a visiting lecturer at Cornell University, Tompkins-Cortland Community College, and Syracuse University. He is also the author of Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings (Wiley, 2016). Ian is a licensed engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

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