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Reducing carbon footprint in Construction Industry: 6 must-read books
The building and construction industry currently accounts for 37% of global carbon emissions, meaning that the sector contributes significantly to global climate change and all changes we make will have a pivotal impact across the world. That is why, at Top Cable, we wanted to do our bit to reduce our carbon footprint and make the world a more sustainable place with our #movingreen commitment.
These 6 must-read books provide a comprehensive analysis of pathways and solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry, through integrated adoption of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy systems, more sustainable materials, and smart technologies.
1. “Building Decarbonization: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings in the 21st Century” by Ryan Kmetz
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of pathways and solutions for decarbonizing the building sector, which is responsible for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It explores the immense potential for buildings to drive rapid emissions reductions through integrated adoption of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy systems, alternative materials, smart technologies, and supporting policies.
2. “The Green Building Revolution” by Jerry Yudelson
“The green building revolution’’ is happening right now. This book is its chronicle and its manifesto. Written by industry insider Jerry Yudelson, The Green Building Revolution introduces readers to the basics of green building and to the projects and people that are advancing this movement. With interviews and case studies, it does more than simply report on the revolution; it shows readers why and how to start thinking about designing, building, and operating high performance, environmentally aware (LEED-certified) buildings on conventional budgets.
3. “Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery” by Charles J. Kibert
In the newly revised Fifth Edition of Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, the late Dr. Charles J. Kibert delivers a rigorous overview of the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. In the leading textbook on sustainable building, the author provides thoroughly updated information on everything from materials selection to building systems.
4. “Green Building: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction” by Abe Kruger and Carl Seville
GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an in-depth introduction to the construction of “green” homes.
5. “Energy Performance of Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates” by Sofia-Natalia Boemi, Olatz Irulegi and Mattheos Santamouris
This book analyzes the trends and technologies of green and energy efficient building, identifying strategies for implementing energy savings and enabling the use of renewable resources in residential, commercial, healthcare and educational building sectors.
6. “Green Building Illustrated” by Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro
In the tradition of Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of sustainable design. This guide provides architects, designers, and builders in the green design professional community a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings.
With all these must read-books we have no doubt that you will find a way to do your bit to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet!
