Description
Green Building: an Engineering Approach to Sustainable Construction by Christian M. Carrico offers a detailed technical examination of sustainable building practices from an engineering perspective. The book covers essential topics including energy-efficient design, sustainable material selection, water conservation systems, indoor air quality, and lifecycle assessment methodologies.
Carrico provides engineers, architects, and construction professionals with practical frameworks for integrating green building principles into projects of all scales. The content bridges the gap between theoretical sustainability concepts and real-world implementation, featuring case studies, technical specifications, and performance metrics. Readers will gain insights into LEED certification requirements, renewable energy integration, passive design strategies, and environmental impact reduction techniques.
Published by Butterworth-Heinemann, this resource serves as both a reference guide and educational tool for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in sustainable construction and green building engineering.
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