Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built.

The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in construction management and the built environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide.

DescriptionConstruction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built.
The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in construction management and the built environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide.

Reviews"Judicious and artful use of colors in the text, headings, pictures, and charts makes this book inviting to read and probably helps students retain the material presented. It will be useful for undergraduate curricula in architectural design, building construction, or construction management, and equally applicable to four-year and two-year colleges." - P.F. Rad, CHOICE, December 2012

Contents
1. Drivers of Sustainability in the Built Environment 2. History of Sustainability in the Built Environment 3. Sustainability Policies and Programs 4. Green Rating Systems 5. Project Delivery and Pre-design Sustainability Opportunities 6. Sustainable Design Opportunities and Best Practices 7. Sustainable Construction Opportunities and Best Practices 8. Post-occupance Sustainability Opportunities and Best Practices 9. The Business Case for Sustainability 10. Trends for theFutire of Sustainable Design and Construction Case Studies Air Force Weather Agency, Nebraska. Air Reserve Base Fire Station, Homestead (FL). Center One Building, Seoul. Freedom Park, Naples (FL). Gran Torre Costanera, Santiago. Hotel Intercontinental, Santiago. Olympic Venue, London. Masdar, UAE. One Island East, Hong Kong. The People’s Place Library, Antigonish. Songdo IBD, Incheon. Sydney Water Headquarters. Torre Titanium La Portada, Santiago. United Nations Offices, Nairobi. Visionaire Hotel, New York