ABSTRACT

Environmentally responsible building involves resolving many conflicting issues and requirements. Each stage in the design process from the fundamental decisions about what, where and even whether to build has implications for the environment.
Evolving out of the success of Green Building Digest, a publication described by Building Design as well-researched, authoritative and exhaustive, this practical new handbook considers the environmental issues which relate to the production, use and disposal of key building products and materials. It is designed to help specifiers and purchasers gain awareness of the potential environmental impact of their decisions.
Chapter by chapter Green Building Handbook looks at a different sector of the trade from flooring to roofing, comparing the environmental effects of commonly available products with less well known green alternatives. A Best Buy section then ranks these products from lowest to highest impact.

part |1 pages

Part 1 Introduction

chapter 1|16 pages

Green Building

chapter 2|5 pages

How to Set About Green Building

chapter 3|9 pages

Examples of Green Buildings

part |4 pages

Part 2 Product Analysis & Materials Specification

chapter 4|23 pages

Energy

chapter 5|19 pages

Thermal Insulation Materials

chapter 6|25 pages

Masonry Materials

chapter 7|28 pages

Timber

chapter 8|29 pages

Composite Boards

chapter 9|41 pages

Timber Preservatives

chapter 10|20 pages

Window Frames

chapter 11|14 pages

Paints and Stains for Joinery

chapter 12|50 pages

Roofing Materials

chapter 13|20 pages

Rainwater Goods

chapter 14|23 pages

Toilets and Sewage Disposal

chapter 15|30 pages

Carpets and Floorcoverings