Building for the Future: Sustainable Property Design and Construction

By Vikash Dabriwal

I. IntroductionThe importance of sustainable building practicesThe impact of buildings on the environmentThe benefits of sustainable buildingII. Understanding Sustainability in BuildingDefinition of sustainable buildingKey principles of sustainable buildingTypes of sustainable building certificationsIII. Site Selection and PlanningThe importance of site selectionEvaluating site characteristics and constraintsSite planning and design for sustainabilityIV. Sustainable Building MaterialsThe impact of building materials on the environmentSustainable materials selection and sourcingInnovative building materials and technologiesV. Energy EfficiencyThe importance of energy efficiency in buildingsPassive design strategiesActive systems for energy efficiencyRenewable energy sources for buildingsVI. Water EfficiencyThe importance of water efficiency in buildingsWater-saving fixtures and appliancesGreywater systems and rainwater harvestingInnovative water efficiency technologiesVII. Indoor Environmental QualityThe impact of indoor environmental quality on occupant health and comfortIndoor air quality strategiesLighting and acoustics for occupant comfortNatural ventilation and daylightingVIII. Waste ManagementThe importance of waste reduction and management in buildingsStrategies for reducing waste in constructionRecycling and composting in buildingsInnovative waste management technologiesIX. Green Building Rating SystemsAn overview of green building rating systemsLEED, Living Building Challenge, and other certification programsThe benefits and limitations of green building rating systemsX. Cost and Benefits of Sustainable BuildingThe cost of sustainable buildingThe long-term economic benefits of sustainable buildingThe social and environmental benefits of sustainable buildingXI. Case StudiesExamples of sustainable buildings in different regions of the worldLessons learned from sustainable building projectsXII. Future Trends in Sustainable BuildingEmerging technologies and innovations in sustainable buildingThe future of sustainable building in the face of climate changeXIII. ConclusionThe importance of sustainable building in the 21st centuryRecommendations for building sustainable propertiesThe role of building professionals, policymakers, and individuals in promoting sustainable building practices

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C47JCV2K
• ISBN13: 9798393497453
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"