Sustainable Construction

The second edition of Sustainable Construction is an accessible primer to the principles and techniques involved in the design and construction of sustainable buildings. It presents examples of current best practice with case studies to highlight experiences, improve understanding and encourage implementation in construction projects. Chapters include: Sustainability drivers; Cost issues; Materials; HVAC; Lighting and daylighting; and Renewable technologies and many other issues. The book is heavily illustrated in full colour and is the ideal introduction to courses in Sustainable Construction and related undergraduate degree courses from Construction and Engineering through to Architecture.