Free PDF downloads of BD+C's award-winning series of white papers on sustainability
November 16, 2008
Building Design and Construction
2008 Green Buildings + Climate Change
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In this White Paper, the editors provide concrete ways in which AEC professionals can have a positive role in addressing climate change. The 64-page document includes a detailed Action Plan with eight recommendations and 22 specific action items for AEC professionals and firms to implement in their work. (One-time registration required.)
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This White Paper reports the results of 12 exclusive research studies of building owners, facility directors, end users, and AEC professionals in key sectors of the U.S. construction industry: healthcare, corporate offices, schools, higher education, hospitality, and residential.
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Do green buildings command premium rents? Do they lease up faster than “conventional” buildings? Are they more valuable than other real estate investments? What is the market potential for green buildings in the future? These questions and more are addressed in BD+C's analysis of the financial aspects of the green building movement.
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One of the most talked-about topics in the green building movement, life cycle assessment (LCA) is a tool used to measure the environmental performance of products over their life cycle, from “cradle” (where the raw materials are extracted) to “grave” (where the product is finally disposed of). This White Paper discusses the importance of LCA and details the obstacles and challenges the industry faces in implementing true LCA programs.
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This Progress Report follows up on the recommendations made in our 2003 White Paper; reviews the latest developments in the U.S. Green Building Council’s “LEED” certification program; provides exclusive data on our readers’ involvement in sustainability; examines several key building types (notably education and healthcare facilities) that are crucial to the market we serve; and analyzes key trends and public-policy issues related to sustainable buildings.
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In this White Paper, the editors of BD+C offer a brief history of green building; present the results of a specially commissioned survey of our readers; and analyze the chief trends, issues, and published research, based on interviews with dozens of experts and participants in green building. The White Paper concludes with an "Action Plan," a set of recommendations designed to encourage further dialogue about sustainable development.
Delta Faucet Company
Delta’s products are trusted to deliver innovation, quality design and reliable performance. The company designs and manufactures products that are environmentally friendly, support the efficient use of water and help achieve customer satisfaction.
San Diego Gas & Electric Company
Take advantage of available incentives up to $2,000 per unit on green, energy-saving measures for qualifying new construction initiatives.
