In Francis D.K. Ching's signature style, this fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of green building offers practicing professionals and students a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings. This guide explains why we need to build green, the theories behind green building, and advancements in the industry—with a focus on sustainable sites, approaching net-zero energy, low water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Updates to this edition include: all-new case studies featuring buildings with proven zero enery performance; expanded guidance for the schematic design of high-performance buildings; strategies for affordability in green design and construction; and expanded coverage of complex green building topics, such as heating system and hot water selection, building envelopes, and integrating renewable energy. This updated edition aligns with the latest codes and standards, including: IgCC-ASHRAE 189, IBC, LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes, Passivhaus, Living Building Challenge, WELL and more.

FRANCIS D.K. CHING, is a leading global authority on architectural drawing. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.

IAN M. SHAPIRO, is the founder and co-owner of Taitem Engineering, an award-winning consulting firm he founded in 1989. He has been a visiting lecturer at Cornell University, Tompkins-Cortland Community College, and Syracuse University. He is also the author of Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings (Wiley, 2016). Shapiro is a licensed engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

Preface……vii

1 Introduction……1

2 First Principles……13

3 Codes and Standards……27

4 Community, Climate, and Site……43

5 Building Shape and Biomimicry……69

6 Near-Building Features……89

7 Outer Envelope……101

8 Unconditioned Spaces……133

9 Inner Envelope……147

10 Thermal Zoning and Compartmentalization……159

11 Lighting, Plug, and Process Loads……169

12 Hot and Cold Water……185

13 Indoor Environmental Quality……197

14 Heating and Cooling……217

15 Renewable Energy……237

16 Net-Zero Energy Design and Case Studies ……245

17 Materials……253

18 Schedules, Sequences, and Affordability……271

19 Quality in Green Design and Construction……281

20 Conclusion……303

 Glossary……309

 Bibliography……313

 Index……317