sustainable construction

Describes the skills necessary to pursue a career as a green general contractor and examines the type of work they do.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century in green construction, and discusses education and training.

Explores sustainable buildings and construction materials and how science is providing ways to build structures that have minimal impact on the environment, including using energy and water efficiently and improving indoor air quality.

Looks at a career in green construction, covering areas of the industry, training, and other related topics.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a green general contractor. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.".

A guide to green building and related technologies that includes alphabetically arranged entries which provide information on environmental site planning, energy-efficient building design, water conservation, use of recycled and locally sourced materials, and more.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century in green construction, and discusses education and training.

Profiles seven modern achievements in sustainable building, such as the BedZED housing development in the United Kingdom, the green skyscraper Menara Mesiniaga, and the carbon-neutral settlement of Samso in Denmark, discussing their development and qualities, and examining their contributions to scientific or technological advances.