Product DescriptionThe one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system Today, sustainability is a growing concern for the architects, designers, builders, and owners of commercial and residential buildings. Meeting the requirements of a rating system provides a metric to evaluate and set priorities. But the variety and complexity of methods available to assess the [...]
Universal Green Office Guide
Product DescriptionA veritable encyclopedia and easy how-to guide on all that is natural and necessary in the world of gardening and small fruit, vegetable, and herb preparation, in The Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide: A practical vegetable and herb garden encyclopedia, Stephen Albert leaves no stone—collard green, leek, or potato—unearthed in this absolutely amazing field guide [...]
Product DescriptionSince its launch in 1993 by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has become the standard measure of sustainability for buildings worldwide. Successfully reaching one of four LEED certification levels—Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum—requires specific point totals, which differ among building types. Getting certified, in [...]
Product DescriptionAs energy costs rise, more and more companies are looking to create green offices buildings ones that use resources efficiently while simultaneously creating healthier working environments. The energy use statistics are staggering: The heating, cooling, and powering of offices accounts for 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States and are responsible [...]
Green Building Operations & Maintenance Version 3.0 Audio Study Guide, Vol. 4
Product DescriptionGreen IT will be a critical component of organizational IT and compliance strategies from 2009 onwards. This guide was written specifically to help cost-conscious, environmentally-minded organizations identify practical and straightforward ways of reducing both the corporate cost base and their carbon footprint. There is a range of views about what, exactly, Green IT is. [...]
Product DescriptionLEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most important trends of development and it is revolutionizing the construction industry. It has gained tremendous momentum and has a profound impact on our environment. From this book, you will learn how to: 1. Pass the LEED Green Associate Exam.2. Use LEED exam [...]
ISBN13: 9781844766581 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThis full-colour, beautifully presented book is a must for all organic cooks. It features a full survey of organic ingredients, from fabulous fruit and vegetables to tender meat and poultry, hearty breads and handy store-cupboard items…. More >> The Organic Kitchen: A [...]
Product DescriptionA jargon-free, completely revised edition to the guide to greener working practice, highlighting opportunities for cost savings and environmental improvements. Presents a wide range of new case studies of all types of businesses, from airports to prisons to offices. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. … More >> The Green Office Manual: A Guide to Responsible [...]
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