Sustainable Building Design Manual : Volume II

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgement. 1. Introduction: sustainability and building design. 2. Climatic data. 3. Site planning. 4. Efficient water management and waste water treatment techniques. 5. Solid waste management. 6. Passive solar design. 7. Building materials. 8. Building technologies. 9. Energy systems. 10. Case studies. 11. Checklist for sustainability. Bibliography. Index.

"The second volume targets practitioners and focuses on the process of \'green architecture\' by combining concepts and technologies with best practices for each integral design component. It serves as a base for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals through appropriate strategies.A must-have for architects, designers, urban planners, engineers, and students, it provides thorough insights into the context, techniques, and benefits of sustainable building design.
The focal points covered in the manual are

Sustainable site planning

Water and waste management

Solar passive building design

Building materials and building technologies."