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Working in Green Construction / by Morkes, Andrew,author.(CARDINAL)670812;
A career in green construction is the perfect choice for those who care about the environment, who like to build and repair things, who enjoy a constantly-changing and rewarding work environment, and who want the opportunity to make a good living without earning a four-year degree. In this book, you'll learn about more than a dozen green construction specialties, typical education paths, the traits you'll need to be a successful green construction worker, salaries for construction trades workers, methods of exploring the career while in school, and much more. You'll also learn why the green construction is becoming a popular method of building. Working in Green Construction is just one of 10 exciting titles in the Careers in the Building Trades: A Growing Demand series. Readers will discover eight different trades careers and dozens of sub-specialties, as well as learn about the apprenticeship process. They will also learn why trades workers are the most in-demand occupational field in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Subjects: Sustainable construction; Construction.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Green construction : creating energy-efficient, low-impact buildings / by Miller, Malinda,1979-(CARDINAL)500517;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-63) and index.What is construction? -- Green construction -- Education and training -- Job opportunities? -- The future of construction.Horn BookLibrary Media ConnectionHorn Book, May 2011Library Media Connection, January 2011Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century in green construction, and discusses education and training.Young AdultYoung Adult1260L
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Building.; Sustainable construction.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Understanding green building guidelines : for students and young professionals / by Rider, Traci Rose.(CARDINAL)496333; Levine, Karen,1950-(CARDINAL)463957;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This book looks at a selection of national and local programs, ranging from commercial to residential, and provides a solid overview of each, as well as comparisons, enabling you to select the most appropriate system for your projects." -- from back cover.
Subjects: Sustainable architecture.; Sustainable buildings; Sustainable construction.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Sustainable landscape construction : a guide to green building outdoors / by Thompson, J. William.(CARDINAL)324752; Sorvig, Kim.(CARDINAL)324753;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Landscape construction.; Landscape protection.; Green products.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Essential prefab straw bale construction : the complete step-by-step guide / by Magwood, Chris,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Straw bale houses.; Sustainable construction.; Sustainable architecture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Building an off-grid, solar, log cabin / by Franklin, Doug,author.;
This is a fully illustrated, DIY manual giving detailed, step-by-step instructions for building an off-grid, solar log cabin.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Log cabins; Sustainable living.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Houses that can save the world / by Smith, Courtenay,author.(CARDINAL)859585; Topham, Sean,author.(CARDINAL)859623;
Includes biliographical references.Introduction -- Assimilate -- Breathe -- Burrow -- Collaborate -- Democratize -- Dig -- Empathize -- Feel -- Fill -- Float -- Grow -- Harvest -- Preserve -- Print -- Reuse -- Revisit -- Rise -- Transform -- Weave.Featuring nineteen home-building and design strategies that are direct, original and often surprisingly simple, this inspirational sourcebook presents a mix of new technology and time-tested vernacular methods that will change the way we think about 'home'. With strategies and houses that span the globe, including developing regions in Asia, Africa and South America, the book shines a spotlight on everything from wholly new techniques to creative reuse of existing buildings and materials. 00Nothing short of a design revolution is underway as we confront climate change, polluting plastics, global migration, rapidly expanding cities and an ageing population. Part handbook, part manifesto, Houses that Can Save the World shows how architects, designers, engineers, self-builders, artists and others are embracing the new challenges the human race is facing.00Whether you are planning a self-build or are simply looking for ways to make your home more environmentally friendly and efficient, this book is packed with innovative ideas that can help us to make our homes and the world a better place to be.
Subjects: Ecological houses; Sustainable architecture.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Making better buildings : a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors / by Magwood, Chris,author.(CARDINAL)673318;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Discusses sustainable building from the foundation to completion, providing the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies.
Subjects: Sustainable construction.; Sustainable buildings; Building; Materials;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Tiny [videorecording] : a story about living small / by Mueller, Merete,film director,film producer,screenwriter,interviewee (expression); Smith, Christopher(Director),film director,film producer,interviewee (expression); Speak Thunder Films (Firm),production company.; First-Run Features (Firm),film distributor.(CARDINAL)356877;
Featuring Merete Mueller & Christopher Smith.In recent years, many people are redefining their American Dream to focus on flexibility, financial freedom, and quality of life over quantity of space. These self-proclaimed "Tiny Housers" live in homes smaller than the average parking space, often built on wheels to bypass building codes and zoning laws. Tiny takes viewers inside six of these homes stripped to their essentials, exploring the owners' stories and the design innovations that make them work.Music by Timothy Cleary ; cinematography, Christopher Smith, Kevin Hoth, Merete Mueller ; edited by Christopher Smith.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Environmental films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Small houses; Sustainable living;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Green building illustrated / by Ching, Francis D. K.,1943-(CARDINAL)730760; Shapiro, Ian M.(CARDINAL)406233;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-267)and index.Introduction -- First principles -- Codes, standards, and guidelines -- Community and site -- Building shape -- Near-building feature -- Outer envelope -- Unconditioned spaces -- Inner envelope -- Thermal zoning and compartmentalization -- Lighting and other electric loads -- Hot and cold water -- Indoor environmental quality -- Heating and cooling -- Renewable energy -- Materials -- Schedules, sequences, and affordability -- Quality in green design and construction -- Conclusion."Francis D.K. Ching brings his signature graphic style to the topic of sustainable design. In the tradition of the classic Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a graphical presentation to the theory, practices, and complexities of sustainable design using an approach that proceeds methodically. From the outside to the inside of a building, they cover all aspects of sustainability, providing a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings that are substantively green. The book begins with an explanation of why we need to build green, the theories behind it and current rating systems before moving on to a comprehensive discussion of vital topics. These topics include site selection, passive design using building shape, water conservation, ventilation and air quality, heating and cooling, minimum-impact materials, and much more. Explains the fundamental issues of sustainable design and construction in a beautifully illustrated format Illustrated by legendary author, architect, and draftsman Francis D.K. Ching, with text by recognized engineer and researcher Ian M. Shapiro Ideal for architects, engineers, and builders, as well as students in these fields Sure to be the standard reference on the subject for students, professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable design and construction of buildings, Green Building Illustrated is an informative, practical, and graphically beautiful resource"--"Provides a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings which are substantively green - Approaches design "from the outside in," first emphasizing community, then site design, and finally building shape, near-building features, outer envelope, unheated spaces, inner envelope, finishes, lighting, and heating Provides an in-depth technical exploration in an accessible style, targeting a wide audience"--
Subjects: Sustainable buildings;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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