Environmentally responsible building involves resolving many conflicting issues and requirements. Each stage in the design process from the fundamental decisions about what, where and even whether to build has implications for the environment. Evolving out of the success of Green Building Digest, a publication described by Building Design as well-researched, authoritative and exhaustive, this practical new handbook considers the environmental issues which relate to the production, use and disposal of key building products and materials. It is designed to help specifiers...
Environmentally responsible building involves resolving many conflicting issues and requirements. Each stage in the design process from the fundamenta...
This key handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, and complements the Green Building Handbook Vol 1. Following the format of the original, this book discusses current issues in green building before moving on to consider eight building component types: fencing products, flat roofing membranes, glazing products, electrical wiring, adhesives, straw bale building, interior decoration and indoor air quality and ventilation. Invaluable for the specifier, this companion handbook will be useful to all those interested in finding...
This key handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, and complements the Green Building ...
The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to understanding and avoiding hazardous materials and poor air quality in buildings. The author covers a range of issues beginning with an explanation of how buildings work and how this influences the health of occupants and users. The text covers:
Ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality
Damp and mould
Asthma and respiratory problems
Cancer and endocrine disorders
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The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essenti...
The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to understanding and avoiding hazardous materials and poor air quality in buildings. The author covers a range of issues beginning with an explanation of how buildings work and how this influences the health of occupants and users. The text covers:
Ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality
Damp and mould
Asthma and respiratory problems
Cancer and endocrine disorders
...
The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essenti...
