Green Building, A Professional's Guide to Concepts, Codes and Innovation

ISBN:

9781111035112

Authors:

Allan Bilka (bio),

Allan Bilka

Allan is a Senior Staff Architect with the International Code Council (ICC). His primary responsibilities are related to green and sustainable building, serving as Secretariat in the development of the International Green Building Code and ICC Staff Liaison in the development of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard. He also manages the green and sustainable building related portions of the ICC website, including the Green Building Community of Interest, and speaks publicly and serves as an instructor for ICC on green and sustainable building related issues. In addition, he has authored various articles, technical papers, books and workbooks on the subject of green and sustainable building. Prior duties at ICC have included rendering code interpretations, performing plan reviews, serving as an instructor and writing commentary and workbooks related to the International Residential Code and the International Building Code. Prior to joining ICC, Allan held the position of design and project architect at various Chicago, Illinois and Northwest Indiana design-build firms.

Anthony C. Floyd

Publisher:

ICC/Delmar Cengage Learning

Pages:

304

The cutting-edge green building projects of today are quickly becoming standard practice for tomorrow. In order for industry professionals to keep up with this trend, they’ll need to have a solid grasp on green building, and the technologies, market forces, and governmental policies that drive it. Green Building: A Professional's Guide to Concepts, Codes, and Innovation is designed for those seeking a better understanding of current design and building performance issues. Coverage includes straightforward explanations of how buildings and ecosystems can work together, as well as the sustainability concerns inspiring current regulations. Relevant codes and standards are discussed in-depth, with particular attention to the International Green Construction Code®. Knowledge is essential for environmentally-appropriate and efficient building solutions. Readers of this book will have a better understanding of where the building industry is headed and how to become compliant with green practices and regulations.

• Comprehensive yet concise coverage of green building design, rating systems, standards, and the regulatory process for residential and commercial construction, whether traditional or high-performance.
• Explanation of the differences between green standards, codes, and various rating systems.
• Photographs and illustrations showing real-world application of green construction concepts.
• Discussion of historical precedents and milestones during the development of sustainable building practices relevant code information, including the International Building Code®, International Residential Code®, International Energy Conservation Code®, International Mechanical Code®, and International Plumbing Code®.
• Specific coverage of the International Green Construction Code® provisions.