{"product_id":"building-for-the-future-vikash-dabriwal-9798393497453","title":"Building for the Future: Sustainable Property Design and Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eI. Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of sustainable building practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of buildings on the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benefits of sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. Understanding Sustainability in Building\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefinition of sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey principles of sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of sustainable building certifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII. Site Selection and Planning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of site selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating site characteristics and constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite planning and design for sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIV. Sustainable Building Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of building materials on the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable materials selection and sourcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative building materials and technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eV. Energy Efficiency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of energy efficiency in buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive design strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive systems for energy efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewable energy sources for buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eVI. Water Efficiency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of water efficiency in buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-saving fixtures and appliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreywater systems and rainwater harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative water efficiency technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eVII. Indoor Environmental Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of indoor environmental quality on occupant health and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor air quality strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting and acoustics for occupant comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural ventilation and daylighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eVIII. Waste Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of waste reduction and management in buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for reducing waste in construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycling and composting in buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative waste management technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eIX. Green Building Rating Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of green building rating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEED, Living Building Challenge, and other certification programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe benefits and limitations of green building rating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eX. Cost and Benefits of Sustainable Building\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cost of sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long-term economic benefits of sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe social and environmental benefits of sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eXI. Case Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of sustainable buildings in different regions of the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons learned from sustainable building projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eXII. Future Trends in Sustainable Building\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerging technologies and innovations in sustainable building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe future of sustainable building in the face of climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eXIII. Conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of sustainable building in the 21st century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations for building sustainable properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of building professionals, policymakers, and individuals in promoting sustainable building practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vikash Dabriwal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8393497450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798393497453\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Vikash Dabriwal","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44201791127807,"sku":"9798393497453","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_00e0c81c-05f4-4cc8-8422-4da5bfec48fc.jpg?v=1691491428","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/building-for-the-future-vikash-dabriwal-9798393497453","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}