Construction Codebooks and Estimating Guides

Energy Code Books
2006 International Energy Conservation Code, Softcover
The 2006 Internatioal Energy Conservation Code encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques. Softcover version.
 

 

And this: Residential Steel Design and Construction: Energy Efficiency, Cost Savings, Code Compliance

 

Also, see these green guides:

 

Combustion Analysis and Fuel Efficiency
Combustion Analysis and Fuel Efficiency covers draft and venting of fuel-fired appliances to heat transfer and what effects combustion has on efficiency. This combustion analysis manual addresses what HVAC/R technicians should know about combustion and fuel efficiency, including both theory and application.
 

 

 
Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction
"Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction" is a "how-to" book that enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll get solid information on project management, delivery, documentation, and risk of sustainable building construction projects.
 

 

 
Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building
Emerald Architecture provides 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures and facilities. Packed with over 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations, this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide range of projects such as schools, offices, labs, libraries, and government buildings.
 

 

 
Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance
Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for Operation and Maintenance is a complete resource for reducing the energy costs of building systems such as heating, air conditioning, electrical, and lighting. Packed with successful, real-world examples and 100-plus illustrations, this is the most practical manual available for reducing energy consumption and complying with green building guidelines.
 

 

 
Going Solar: Understanding and Using the Warmth in Sunlight
Going Solar: Understanding and Using the Warmth in Sunlight explains how solar works and how to effectively use sunlight for your energy needs.
 

 

 
Green Building Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification, 2nd Edition
Green Building Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification, 2nd Edition, includes updated information on LEED requirements. This guide to sustainable building materials has new sections on commissioning and on construction waste management. Other features are guidelines on how to evaluate the "greenness" of building materials, helpful sample forms to aid in selecting and specifying materials, and a brief history of relevant environmental legislation.
 

 

 
Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating, 2nd Edition
The second edition of Means Green Building: Project Planning and Cost Estimating has been completely updated with the latest in green building technologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. It's an exhaustive 474 page resource that will help you build green without going broke.
 

 

 
Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction
Green from the Ground Up presents the most forward-thinking theories and the best proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. Site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.
$25.00

 

 
Green Mechanical Systems
When it comes to mechanicals (HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical), "Green" means maximizing the energy efficiency of existing equipment, specifying the most efficient systems available for the application and the available budget, using renewable and sustainable fuel sources, and conserving water. This book helps you do those things and more.
$42.00

 

 
Greening Your Home: Sustainable Options for Every System in Your Home
Greening Your Home will help you select the sustainable green options that match your specific needs for every system in your house. This "one-stop" guide provides the latest information on systems and materials that conserve resources for a cleaner, more energy-efficient home. Enjoy the feeling of conservation while saving money.
 

 

 
Natural Home Heating: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options
Natural Home Heating: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options teaches you how to retrofit existing heating systems and choose renewable replacements, or design an entirely new house that can be heated comfortably with minimal environmental and financial impact.
 

 

 
Solar Power in Building Design: The Engineer's Complete Design Resource
Solar Power in Building Design: The Engineer's Complete Design Resource is a well-illustrated guide offering step-by-step instructions for designing, implementing, and auditing cost-effective solar power systems in any type of building project. This extensive green resource covers commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
 

 

 
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, 2nd Edition
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, 2nd Edition, guides construction and design professionals through the process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance green buildings in today's marketplace.
 

 

 
Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering: The Complete Green Building Design Resource
Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering: The Complete Green Building Design Resource provides detailed guidance on projects including residential, roof- and ground-mount systems, solar power farms, and large commercial solar power installations. Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering delivers the insight you need to produce wiring plans, calculations, and systems integration.
 

 

 
Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design: A Blueprint for Green Building
This easy-to-use green building guide from a top expert provides the first complete guide to sustainable energy systems for a variety of buildings.
 

 

 
Sustainable Facilities: Green Design, Construction, and Operations
Sustainable Facilities provides a compelling, in-depth look at 20 facilities that were designed and constructed for environmental organizations and now operate using green building methods and materials. Contains 200 illustrations and expert examination from planning through operation.
 

 

 
Sustainable Residential Development: Planning and Design for Green Neighborhoods
This green guide to sustainable residential development explains the principles of green building and how to apply them to residential development. It presents guidelines for creating communities that balance social, economic, and environmental needs.
 

 

 
The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction (GreenSource Books)
This green engineering guide is the most current and practical information available on understanding and applying the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC 2.2 rating system. It provides a complete tutorial on this system.
 

 

 
The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design, 2nd Edition
The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design addresses issues and design strategies related to site planning and design, energy and water conservation, materials selection and specification, and interior environmental quality.
 

 

 
The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options
The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options provides a wealth of up-to-date, practical green home information for home buyers, owner-builders, and anyone interested in reducing the ecological footprint of a home.
 

 

 
The Passive Solar House: The Complete Guide to Heating and Cooling Your Home, 2nd Editon
This green guide to using passive solar explains how to build homes that heat and cool themselves in a range of climates, using ordinary building materials available anywhere. The result is a beautiful, comfortable house that needs a backup furnace or air conditioner only rarely.
 

 

 
The Renewable City: A comprehensive guide to an urban revolution
This comprehensive guide to urban greening shows how cities and towns can make best use of renewable energy. It supports design, planning and management decisions and serves as a practical guide to practitioners, academics, and political leaders.
 

 

 
The Sun-Inspired House: House Designs Warmed and Brightened by the Sun
This valuable green design resource addresses the subjects of passive solar, passive cooling, energy-efficient construction, green building, and sustainability. Over 50 house plans show examples of integrated concepts.
 

 

 
Wind Energy Basics: A Guide to Small and Micro Wind Systems
This introductory guide to wind-energy systems provides an overview of the burgeoning use of wind energy around the globe. It describes and analyzes the most affordable small wind generators, including the new generation of highly practical micro turbines.
 

 

 
Wind Power: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business
This is the completely revised and expanded edition of Paul Gipe's definitive 1993 book, Wind Power for Home and Business. In addition to expanded sections on gauging wind resources and siting wind turbines, this edition includes new examples and case studies of successful wind systems, international sources for new and used equipment, and hundreds of color photographs and illustrations.
 

 
 

 

   

 

 

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