The Green Building Materials Manual

A Reference to Environmentally Sustainable Initiatives and Evaluation Methods.

Evaluating building materials for environmental sustainability is a complex prospect. How do governmental agencies and the design industry actually measure sustainable initiatives and environmental impacts?

This book breaks down the technical vocabulary and principles that define environmentally sustainable choices across interior and exterior architectural products to help the reader understand:

• Material ingredient selection
• Energy and water use
• Emissions, including greenhouse gases
• Human health and toxicity
• Social accountability assessment

This guide explains the structure of green certifications, standards and ecolabels, life cycle assessment, environmental regulations, and more. It presents a historic timeline for context and a snapshot of current trends and future objectives. It is a comprehensive reference for interior designers, architects, building owners, contractors, and students enrolled in interior design and architecture.

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