ASHRAE GreenGuide: The Design, Construction, and Operation of Sustainable Buildings, 3rd ed. [ Print Edition ] [ Print + PDF ] [ Secure PDF ]

The earlier, second edition of the ASHRAE GreenGuide is still available in PDF format. Click on the Product Family tab for a link to purchase the second edition in PDF format.

Whether you are an HVAC&R system designer, architect, building owner, building manager/operator, or contractor charged with designing a green building, ASHRAE GreenGuide aims to help you answer your biggest question - "What do I do now?" Using an integrated, building systems perspective, it gives you the need-to-know information on what to do, where to turn, what to suggest, and how to interact with other members of the design team in a productive way. Information is provided on each stage of the building process, from planning to operation and maintenance of a facility, with emphasis on teamwork and close coordination among interested parties.

This third edition of ASHRAE GreenGuide is an easy-to-use reference with information on almost any subject that should be considered in green-building design. The GreenTips found throughout this edition highlight techniques, processes, measures, or special systems in a concise, often bulleted, format. Also, information is provided in dual units - Inch-Pound (I-P) and International System (SI) - so that the content is easily applicable worldwide. References and resources mentioned are listed at the end of each chapter for easy access.

NEW in this edition:

• Guidelines on sustainable energy master planning
• Updates on teaming strategies
• Information on how issues related to carbon emissions affect building design and operational decisions
• Strategies for greening existing buildings
• Updates on newly developed green-building rating systems and standards
• Additional information on building energy modeling and follow-up measurement and verification
• Compliance strategies for key ASHRAE standards
• A new chapter on water efficiency
• New GreenTips, including those with green strategies for chilled-water plant
  and boiler plant design

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