Author : International Code Council
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,61 MB
Release : 2013-07
Category : Building laws
ISBN : 9781609834586
"This document is Part 2.5 of 12 parts of the official triennial compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendments and repeal of administrative regulations to California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. This part is known as the California Residential Code"--Preface.
Author : California Building Standards Commission
Publisher :
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 11,91 MB
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
The nation's first mandatory green building code is here - stay ahead of the game by knowing it! The California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC), also referred to as CALGreen, contains regulations for energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental quality, and more. It includes mandatory provisions for a variety of types of buildings, from commercial and low-rise residential to public schools. And the code's valuable appendices include voluntary provisions for all of these occupancies - and add hospitals. Logically organized with residential and non-residential provisions in separate chapters, the 2010 CA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 PART 11 is informative, thorough, and most of all, easy to use. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.
Author : Sam Kubba
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 1066 pages
File Size : 43,63 MB
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0128104430
Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Second Edition directly addresses the needs of building professionals interested in the evolving principles, strategies, and concepts of green/sustainable design. Written in an easy to understand style, the book is updated to reflect new standards to LEED. In addition, readers will find sections that cover the new standards to BREEAM that involve new construction Infrastructure, data centers, warehouses, and existing buildings. - Provides vital information and penetrating insights into three of the top Green Building Codes and Standards applied Internationally - Includes the latest updates for complying with LEED v4 Practices and BREEAM - Presents case studies that draws on over 35 years of personal experience from across the world
Author : US Green Building Council
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,76 MB
Release : 2016-07-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781932444629
Author : Katherine E. Kennon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 28,43 MB
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1119720885
STUDY GUIDE FOR THE CODES GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERIORS The comprehensive study guide for understanding interior codes This revised and updated eighth edition of the Study Guide for the Codes Guidebook for Interiors is an essential companion to The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, the industry’s reference of choice. It offers complete coverage of the major codes and standards that apply to interior projects. This Study Guide includes lists of terms, practice questions, practical application exercises, code tables, and checklists. This companion study guide is a comprehensive measure of a designer’s understanding and application of codes for interior projects. It can help design students learn and practitioners keep their skills up to date and prepare for the NCIDQ and ARE exams. It is vital that designers and architects have an up-to-date working knowledge of the various codes involved with building interiors, whether during renovation or new construction, and this study guide offers the opportunity to: Study with many new questions, in both the short answer and application sections Review the key terms of the industry Use the practice questions and exercises to test working knowledge of codes Utilize the code tables during the design process Employ the numerous checklists on proposed and real life projects to ensure complete compliance The revised Study Guide is a useful companion to The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, the essential reference for all interior professionals. For the designer, architect, or student, the Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is a must-have resource.
Author : Jerry Yudelson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 30,45 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
A practical reference for building owners, developers, and facility managers on how to green existing buildings on conventional budgets, taking them step-by-step through each phase of project design, construction, and operations.
Author : Liv Haselbach
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 26,72 MB
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0071745114
An Up-to-Date Guide to the Latest LEED-New Construction Guidelines Fully revised for version 3.0 of the LEED-New Construction rating system (LEED-2009), this GreenSource book helps you acquire the skills needed to apply LEED-NC to sustainable construction projects. The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction, second edition, offers comprehensive coverage of the environmental systems and impacts on which many of the LEED-NC subcategories are based. Detailed equations and exercises in the book can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-NC. Valuable information on real-world applications of LEED-NC in military, low-impact development (LID), and other sectors is included in this practical resource. THE ENGINEERING GUIDE TO LEED-NEW CONSTRUCTION COVERS: Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system Sustainable sites Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality Innovation in design and regional priorities A systematic view of green and minimum program requirements Department of Defense sustainable construction and indoor air quality (IAQ) Low-impact development
Author : U.S. Department of Transportation
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 31,94 MB
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1626363765
Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
Author : Linda Reeder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,69 MB
Release : 2010-03-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 047040194X
The 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 eco-friendliness of a building can seem overwhelming. Guide to Green Building Rating Systems informs readers about the rating system selection process. Comparing essential issues such as cost, ease of use, and building performance, this book offers solid guidance that will help readers find the rating system that best fits their needs. This easy-to-follow reference includes: An overview of the major national rating systems, including LEED®, Green Globes®, the National Green Building Standard, and ENERGY STAR® An in-depth look at each rating system, including its evolution, objectives, point structure, levels of certification, benefits, and shortcomings How the ratings systems work for different types of buildings—commercial, multi-family residential, and single-family residential construction Illustrated case studies from different climate regions with project descriptions, cost data, and lessons learned by design teams, constructors, and owners An overview of local, regional, and international rating systems Guide to Green Building Rating Systems demystifies complex material, making this book an essential reference for building professionals engaged in, or wishing to pursue, sustainable building practices.
Author : Construction Specifications Institute
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1118416058
The CSI Sustainable Design and Construction Practice Guide is a compilation of information and recommended best practices for those who participate in the design and construction of commercial-level sustainable facilities. It offers guidelines and standards for applying sustainable design and construction principles in practical terms. This Practice Guide includes an overview of sustainable design standards and rating systems; an overview of green products and systems, and how to evaluate them; the lifecycle of a building; and the roles and responsibilities of members of the design and construction team.
