Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes - Hardcover

Kubba, Sam

 
9780123851284: Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0123851289 ISBN 13: 9780123851284
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2012

Synopsis

Packed with conceptual sketches and photos, real world case studies and green construction details, Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction provides a wealth of practical guidelines and essential insights that will facilitate the design of green buildings. Written in an easy to understand style, the Handbook draws on over 35 years of personal experience across the world, offering vital information and penetrating insights into two major building rating systems such as LEED and BREEAM both used extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

  • Develop a project schedule that allows for systems testing and commissioning
  • Create contract plans and specifications to ensure building performance
  • A step-by-step approach for integrating technologies into the different stages of design and execution

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About the Author

Sam Kubba is the principal partner of The Consultants' Collaborative, a firm noted for its work in sustainable architecture, interior design and project management. Dr. Kubba has extensive experience in all types and all aspects of architecture, interior design and construction. These include hospitality, corporate facilities, retail, renovations, restaurants and high-rise commercial structures.

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Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0123851289
ISBN 13 
9780123851284
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
832