Three new books focused on the green building industry have been
released from Delmar. The new titles are part of Delmar’s Green Destination
series, and cover all aspects of green building from gaining a certification to
codes, concepts, technologies and alternative sources of clean
energy.
“The new, cutting-edge technologies for today’s
green building projects are rapidly becoming standard practice for tomorrow,”
said Greg Clayton, vice president of Delmar. “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. We understand this need for current, environmentally-friendly
green building information, and are actively working to produce more materials
to support all aspects of this industry. These three new titles will help
professionals to be informed and knowledgeable of current topics in
certifications, alternative energy sources and all other aspects of green
building and compliance.”
Alternative Energy: Sources &
Systemsprovides overviews of mainstream technologies and future concepts,
including solar, wind and geothermal energy production. The book includes
detailed illustrations and photographs to provide a visual reference for concepts.
The
Contractor’s Guide to LEED Certified Construction focuses on specific
construction-related LEED requirements. The book explains Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design standards, applies concepts to real-world construction
situations, offers advice on methods and materials, and explains land and water
conservation principles.
Green Building: A Professional's
Guide to Concepts, Codes and Innovationis designed to provide a greater
understanding of current design and building performance issues, according to
Delmar. The book was published in partnership with the International Code
Council and covers International Green Construction Code provisions. The title
also aims to help builders to be both green and code compliant. Content
includes explanations of how buildings and ecosystems can work together, the
sustainability concerns inspiring current regulations and relevant codes and
standards. The book also looks to give readers a better understanding of where
the building industry is heading and how to stay compliant with current green
practices and regulations.
These new titles will be
available in print through Delmar or as an e-book through Amazon and Barnes
& Noble. For more information on these three new titles, visitwww.thegreendestination.com.