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ASHRAE GreenGuide: the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings.

Author(s) : ASHRAE

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

Using an integrated, building systems perspective, this guide gives the need-to-know information on what to do, where to turn, what to suggest, and how to interact with other members of the design team in a productive way. Information in I-P and SI units is provided on each stage of the building process, from planning to operation and maintenance of a facility, with emphasis on teamwork and close coordination among interested parties. This third edition is an easy-to-use reference with information on almost any subject that should be considered in green-building design. The green tips found throughout this edition highlight techniques, processes, measures, or special systems. New topics in this edition are: guidelines on sustainable energy master plans; information on how issues related to carbon emissions affect building design and operational decisions; new green tips, including those with green strategies for chilled-water plant and boiler plant design. Extract from the table of contents: green/sustainable high-performance design; background and fundamentals; the design process (project strategies; early stages; architectural design and planning impacts; commissioning; green rating systems, standards, and other guidance; conceptual engineering design: load determination; indoor environmental quality; energy distribution systems; energy conversion systems (cooling generators: chilled-water plants; cooling system heat sinks; cooling tower systems; district energy systems; water consumption due to cooling system operation); water sources and water efficiency; lighting systems; building automation systems; completing design and documentation for construction; post design: construction and beyond (operation/maintenance/performance evaluation).

Details

  • Original title: ASHRAE GreenGuide: the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings.
  • Record ID : 2011-0380
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, Environment
  • Publication: ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) - United states/United states
  • Publication date: 2010
  • ISBN: 9781933742854
  • Source: Source: ed. 3; 488 p.; fig.; photogr.; tabl.; ref.; index.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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