Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating, 3rd Edition

About the Contributors.

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part 1: Green Building Concepts.

Chapter 1: Green Building Approaches.

Resource Effi ciency.

Demolition/Construction Practices.

Recycling.

Environmental Sensitivity.

Water/Landscape.

Sewage Treatment.

Designing for People: Health & Productivity.

Green Building Hurdles.

Conclusion.

Chapter 2: Introduction to Green Building Materials & Systems.

Green Material Alternatives by CSI Division.

Alternative Materials.

Conclusion.

Chapter 3: Building Deconstruction.

What Exactly is Deconstruction?

Who Performs Deconstruction?

The Deconstruction Process.

Economic Benefits.

Cost Considerations.

Conclusion.

Chapter 4: Efficient Use of Energy & Other Resources.

Understanding Occupants’ Needs & Expectations.

The Building Envelope & Systems Interactions.

Energy Efficiency Strategies.

Electrical Power Generation.

Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation Technologies.

Water Conservation.

Conclusion.

Chapter 5: Solar Energy Systems.

Background: Energy, Economics, Environment, Health & Security.

Energy Use in Different Types of Buildings.

The Solar Resource.

Passive Solar Heating.

Cooling Load Avoidance.

Photovoltaics.

Solar Water Heating.

Solar Ventilation Air Heating.

Conclusion.

Chapter 6: Wind Power.

Applications & Concerns: An Overview.

Other Considerations.

Basic Criteria for Using a Wind System.

Small Wind System Components.

Evaluating the Local Wind Resource.

Estimating the Cost of Wind Systems.

Obstacles & Incentives.

Building Permit Issues.

Connecting Wind Systems to Utility Grids.

Conclusion.

Chapter 7: Health, Comfort & Productivity.

Indoor Air Quality.

Thermal Comfort.

Quality of Light.

Water Quality.

Noise Management.

Furniture & Furnishings.

Flooring & Wall Finishes.

Carpeting, Rugs & Mattresses.

Conclusion.

Part 2: Designing, Specifying & Commissioning the Green Building.

Chapter 8: The Green Design Process & Associated Costs.

Technology & Information Sharing.

Team Building & Goal Setting.

Cost of a LEED® Rating.

The Design Team.

The Building Program.

Design Team Selection Criteria.

Design Team Statement of Work.

Costs of Energy Modeling.

Schematic/Preliminary Design.

Design Development.

Construction Documents.

Bid Solicitation & Contract Award.

Construction.

Operations & Maintenance.

Measurement & Verification.

Establishing a Green Team in an Existing Facility.

Conclusion.

Chapter 9: Rating Systems, Standards & Guidelines.

Whole Building Multiple Attribute Ratings.

Whole Building Single Attribute Ratings.

Building Product Labels.

Measurement & Management Standards.

Conclusion.

Chapter 10: Budgeting & Financing Construction.

Initial Costs.

Future Costs.

Low-Cost Green Strategies.

Cost Estimating Overview.

Financial Analysis Introduction.

Financing Options.

Incentive Programs.

Conclusion.

Chapter 11: Specifying Green Products & Materials.

Building Product Manufacturers & Green Products.

What Are Green Products?

Who Selects Green Building Products?

When Are Green Products Selected?

A Green Product Checklist.

Greening Your Firm.

Conclusion.

Chapter 12: Commissioning the Green Building.

The Programming Phase.

The Design Phase.

The Construction Phase.

The Acceptance Phase.

The Post-Acceptance Phase.

Conclusion.

Part 3: Analyzing Economic & Environmental Impacts.

Chapter 13: Economic Analysis & Green Buildings.

Economic Efficiency.

Discounting.

Study Period.

Uncertainty & Risk.

Measures of Economic Evaluation.

Supplementary Measures of Economic Evaluation.

Basic Steps in LCC Analysis.

Selection Criteria for Supplementary Measures.

Computer-Supported LCC Analysis.

Conclusion.

Chapter 14: Evaluating Products Over Their Life Cycle.

Measuring Environmental Performance.

Measuring Economic vs Environmental Performance.

Overall Performance: Economic & Environmental.

Conclusion.

Chapter 15: Evaluation, Analysis & Data Tools.

Building Information Modeling.

Whole Building Energy Evaluation.

Energy-10.

EnergyPlus.

SPARK.

HOT3000.

Green Footstep.

Building Systems Evaluation.

Codes & Standards Compliance Evaluation.

Life Cycle Analysis.

Case Studies & Databases.

Creating Project Cost Databases.

Conclusion.

Chapter 16: The Greening of Commercial Real Estate.

The Role of Government.

Owner/Investor Interests.

Tenant Expectations.

Factors Limiting the Adoption of Green.

Green Investment Instruments.

Conclusion.

Part 4: Case Studies.

Appendix.

Appendix A: HVAC Equipment Efficiency Tables.

Appendix B: Additional Information on Standards & Guidelines.

Resources.

Glossary.

Index.