Handbook of Sustainable Building : An Environmental Preference Method for Selection of Materials for Use in Construction and Refurbishment

Mak, John, Anink, David, Boonstra, Chiel

ISBN 10: 1873936389 / ISBN 13: 9781873936382

Published by Earthscan, 1996

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Sustainable Building : An Environmental Preference Method for Selection of Materials for Use in Construction and Refurbishment
• Publisher: Earthscan
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873936389
• ISBN 13: 9781873936382
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.102 pounds

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Synopsis

"... I thoroughly recommend this book. It is easy to use, very readable, and transparent and defensible in its methodology. Buy it and use it " -- Solar Progress

"... illustrates how a better understanding of energy is bringing about a revolution in the type of buildings constructed " -- New Scientist

... the most designer-friendly yet ...£25.00 for this book will be money well spent" -- The Architects’ Journal

"... offers what many builders and designers have been clamoring for" -- Environmental Building News

This handbook is the first to give concise, comprehensive guidance to the architect or planner wishing to make environmentally conscious choices when selecting building materials.

The authors clearly and simply grade the options available when selecting materials at each stage of construction. The recommendations made in the handbook are based upon extensive evaluation of the environmental impact of the materials, and practical experience of project and pilot studies conducted in the Netherlands.

More and more housing associations, private housing administrators, councils, architects and builders are developing initiatives relating to sustainable building. This handbook plays a significant role in forwarding these initiatives, demonstrated by the fact that over 50% of local authorities in the Netherlands have now used the original Dutch edition to draw up guidelines.

The accessible presentation makes this an appropriate reference tool for all members of the building planning team. An excellent book to use alongside the "European Directory of Sustainable and Energy Efficient Building".

About the Authors

David Anink is from w/e Energy Consultants in the Netherlands.

Chiel Boonstra is from w/e Energy Consultants in the Netherlands.

John Mak is from w/e Energy Consultants in the Netherlands.