Understanding Green Building Materials
13 May 2011
Description
A companion to Understanding Green Building Guidelines, this primer explains green building products—what they are and how to choose them.
From eco-friendly sheetrock to sustainable paint finishes, the green building movement is gaining momentum. But with new products, manufacturers, and standards being introduced routinely, how are architects or designers to know what's best for their projects? This book summarizes what is available and the considerations for selecting sustainable materials.
Reviews
"[W]ill be useful to individuals interested in understanding how to select and use better materials in buildings, and how to effectively communicate these choices…Recommended." — CHOICE
Also By: Traci Rose Rider 
Understanding Green Building Guidelines: For Students and Young Professionals
Paperback, 2009
Summarizes the main issues and strategies of the forceful and fast-paced green building movement.