This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in learning the principles of sustainable design. Here is what is discussed: 1. THE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CHALLENGE, 2. THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, 3. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZATION OF SITE POTENTIAL, 4. PRINCIPLE: OPTIMIZING ENERGY USE, 5. PRINCIPLE: PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WATER, 6. PRINCIPLE: SELECTION AND USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS, 7. PRINCIPLE: ENHANCEMENT OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, 8. OPTIMIZATION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, 9. AN AFTERWORD: HOW TO USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE.
- | Author: J. Paul Guyer
- | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- | Publication Date: Feb 28, 2017
- | Number of Pages: 38 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 154419255X
- | ISBN-13: 9781544192550