The Green Building Materials Manual A Reference To Environmentally Sustainable I

Evaluating Building Materials For Environmental Sustainability Is A Complex Prospect. How Do Governmental Agencies And The Design Industry Actually Measure Sustainable Initiatives And Environmental Impacts? This Book Breaks Down The Technical Vocabulary And Principles That Define Environmentally Sustainable Choices Across Interior And Exterior Architectural Products To Help The Reader Understand: Material Ingredient Selectionenergy And Water Useemissions, Including Greenhouse Gaseshuman Health And Toxicitysocial Accountability Assessment This Guide Explains The Structure Of Green Certifications, Standards And Ecolabels, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Regulations, And More.