Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers

Download or read book Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers written by Lisa M. Tucker and published by Fairchild Books. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text views building construction and its systems through the lens of sustainability, providing an integrated approach to the principles of sustainable design as the way a building is created. As a practicing architect and interior designer, Tucker covers all systems including construction systems, mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing systems, and interior systems. The technical knowledge and vocabulary presented here allow interior designers, architects, engineers, and contractors to communicate more effectively among themselves while collaborating on projects.