Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction
LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes
By- Sam Kubba, Principle partner, The Consultants' Collaborative architecture firm. Owner, Kubba Design.
Packed with conceptual sketches and photos, real world case studies and green construction details, Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction provides a wealth of practical guidelines and essential insights that will facilitate the design of green buildings. Written in an easy to understand style, the Handbook draws on over 35 years of personal experience across the world, offering vital information and penetrating insights into two major building rating systems such as LEED and BREEAM both used extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Hardbound, 832 Pages
Published: June 2012
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-12-385128-4
Contents
- Basic Principles
- Foundation Water Management
- Doors and Windows
- Foundation/Floor
- Wall/Floor
- Roof/Top of Wall
- Window Sections
- Walls: Plan Views
- Advanced Framing and Air Sealing
- Remodeling
- Flashing/Window Installations
- Porches and Balconies
- Mechanicals

