Environmental Resource Guide [Ring-bound]

The American Institute of Architects (Author), Joseph A. Demkin (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471140430 | ISBN-13: 978-0471140436 | Publication Date: January 10, 1996 | Edition: 1

The ERG gives architects and others in the building industry a basis for comparing the environmental impact of building materials, products and systems. It provides a consistent format for assessing the environmental impacts of building materials from their original extraction and manufacture to their final disposal or reuse. The ERG was launched by the AIA in 1992 with funding from the EPA to create a simplified methodology for assessing the environmental impact of building materials, and as a vehicle for disseminating that information to the building community at large. The AIA Press has brought in Wiley as a publishing partner to improve its content, format, packaging and marketing.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This guide from the American Institute of Architects is intended to "help design professionals make environmentally informed choices when they select and specify building materials." Divided into three main sections, the guide begins with an overview of building projects that have used environmentally sensitive planning in their designs and shows the goals, strategies, and construction procedures employed by builders and architects. Application reports supply information such as the energy used, worker health, and the like, to compare the advantages of using materials such as drywall vs. plaster. Finally, more detailed data on the environmental impact of the manufacturing process for each building material is given. Presented in a very clear, straightforward format, consumers interested in making environmentally sensitive choices for their own homes will benefit greatly from this guide.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

This definitive reference offers a streamlined methodology for preparing life-cycle assessments of building materials which makes environmentally-based design decisions quicker and far more affordable. The Material Reports section has been revised, enabling architects to compare materials more easily. A new segment, Project Reports, contains case studies on notable built projects to provide architects with evaluations on how green buildings have worked in practice. Another new section, Application Reports, features comparisons of different varieties of materials. Updated on an annual basis to keep readers abreast of the latest developments and trends.

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Product Details

• Ring-bound: 880 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 10, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471140430
• ISBN-13: 978-0471140436
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.5 x 3.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,837,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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