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How to reduce the amount of embodied energy in building constructions. This book presents a collection of recent research works that highlight best practice solutions, case studies and practical advice on the implementation of sustainable construction techniques. For the most part, in relation to building components and construction, it is not possible to give unequivocal answers to these questions. Green building design and delivery, second edition guides construction and design professionals through the process of developing commercial and institutional highperformance green buildings in todays marketplace. The detail green book sustainable construction techniques offers a. Sustainable construction processes wiley online books. The philosophy of a sufficient economy is based on. The main objective of this book is therefore to bring together and compile uptodate information with regard to the sustainable implementation of building materials.
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The detail green book sustainable construction techniques offers a thorough guide to ecological building design and sustainable construction methods, which will be particularly valuable for. The detail green book sustainable construction techniques offers a thorough. Reflecting the latest developments in the green building movement, and updated to include coverage of leed 2009,sustainable construction. A library of sustainable building materials is open to the public and based at the lighthouse in glasgow. Municipal incinerated bottom ash discusses the global use of virgin aggregates and co2 polluter portland cement.
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