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a| 9781119055174 q| (cloth : acidfree paper)

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a| Kibert, Charles J., d| ....- 0| (viaf)71688964 4| aut

a| Sustainable construction : b| green building design and delivery / c| Charles J. Kibert.

a| Fourth edition.

a| Hoboken : b| Wiley, c| 2016.

a| Pages cm.

a| The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book nevertheless delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from materials selection to building systems and more. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest codes and standards, including LEED v4, and includes new coverage of carbon accounting. The discussion has been updated to align with the current thinking on economics, climate change, net zero buildings, and more, with contributions by leaders in the field that illustrate the most recent shifts in thinking and practice. Ancillary materials including an instructor's manual and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter help bring this clear and up-to-date information into the classroom, making this book a valuable reference for working construction professionals. Also, Interactive graphics found throughout the course help activate the content and highlight key concepts for students

a| Includes index.

a| Sustainable construction.

a| Sustainable buildings x| Design and construction z| United States.

a| Green technology z| United States.

a| Sustainable architecture. 0| (lcsh)sh00004838

b| HWPNT c| PENTA j| PENTA.718.8 KIBE 16 p| 3014736

a| book

a| Hoboken, New Jersey : b| John Wiley & Sons Inc., c| 2016.

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