Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses, institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private facilities, as well as public buildings for Federal, state, and local governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in both new construction and renovation.This Third Edition has been updated with the latest in green building tech-nologies, design concepts, standards, and costs. The chapters, case studies, and resources give you practical guidance on green building, including the latest on:Green building approaches, materials, rating systems, standards, and guidelinesEnergy efficiencies, implementing energy modeling toolsDesigning and specifying, as well as commissioning, green building projectsOften-specified products and materials, as well as a sample specGoals and techniques for health, comfort, and productivityEvaluating the cost versus value of green products over their life cycleLow-cost green strategies, and special economic incentives and fundingBuilding deconstruction and cost considerations.