ASHRAE greenguide : design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings : complete guidance on green building from planning to operation

"Provides information on green-building design. Concerned with sustainable, high-performance projects"-- Abstract: "Provides information on green-building design. Concerned with sustainable, high-performance projects" Whether you are an HVAC&R system designer, architect, building owner, building manager/operator, or contractor charged with designing a green building, ASHRAE GreenGuide aims to help you answer your biggest question -'What do I do now?'Using an integrated, building systems perspective, it gives you the need-to-know information on what to do, where to turn, what to suggest, and how to interact with other members of the design team in a productive way. Information is provided on each stage of the building process, from planning to operation and maintenance of a facility, with emphasis on teamwork and close coordination among interested parties. This fifth edition of ASHRAE GreenGuide is an easy-to-use reference with information on almost any subject that should be considered in green-building design. The GreenTips found throughout this edition highlight techniques, processes, measures, or special systems in a concise, often bulleted, format. Also, information is provided in dual units—Inch-Pound (I-P) and International System (SI)—so that the content is easily applicable worldwide. References and resources mentioned are listed at the end of each chapter for easy access.and industry. Reviewed and written by experts with real-world experience in the industry, this guide provides information on design that can be the key to successful projects. Primarily for HVAC&R designers, ASHRAE GreenGuide is also a useful reference for architects, owners, building managers, operators, contractors, and others in the building industry who want to understand high-performance design from an integrated building systems perspective. Content: Introduction and background -- Green rating systems, standards, and other guidance -- Project strategies and early designs -- Commissioning -- Architectural design and planning impacts -- Conceptual engineering design - load determination -- Sustainable sites -- Indoor environmental quality -- Energy conversion and distribution systems -- Energy sources -- Lighting systems -- Water efficiency -- Smart building systems -- Completing design and documentation for construction -- Construction -- Operation, maintenance, and performance evaluation -- Residential applications -- Building-type greentips -- Existing buildings -- Emerging trends and epilogue. "Provides information on green-building design. Concerned with sustainable, high-performance projects"-- Provided by publisher