Reinventing Green Building : Why Certification Systems Aren't Working and What We Can Do about It by Jerry Yudelson read online book PDF
9780865718159 English 0865718156 Buildings Produce 50 Percent of the carbon emissions in the developed World. Yet the widely touted green building revolution and existing certification-systems have failed to transform the marketplace in a meaningful way. Using the latest certification data and his deep insider's knowledge, YudeLson presents a methodical critique of "green building" and current certification systems from LEED to Green Globes to BREEAM. He shows irrefutably how and why green building systems are failing to address the needs and demands of a tow-carbon future. Employing creative, outside-the-box solutions, Yudelson then shows what is possible. Harnessing the Internet of Things, big data analytics and cloud-based technologies for building assessment and management, YudeLson presents an approach designed to radically cut costs while dramatically increasing marketplace acceptance, integrating true climate mitigation strategies, and driving significantly better performance. Reinventing Green Building is a must-read for anyone with a stake in the building industry's goal of smart, affordable, high-performance buildings. Book jacket., Buildings and their associated systems are the largest source of greenhouse gases in the world. The 2030 Challenge aims to produce zero-net energy from new North American construction by 2030 while achieving a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions from existing buildings. With less than 4 percent of commercial and residential structures in the United States and Canada certified by 2015, we seem destined to fall catastrophically short of this target. Reinventing Green Building combines a unique, insider's critique of the current state of affairs with a potent vision for the future. This highly visual, data-driven analysis brings together the wisdom of today's leading practitioners including: Up-to-date information on green building issues, energy economics, and new technology Dramatic new approaches to certification system design and user experience Creative, outside-the-box solutions using the Internet of Things, big data analytics, and cloud-based technologies for building management The green building revolution has failed to fulfill its promise to transform the marketplace in a meaningful way. Smart, simple, and sustainable: Reinventing Green Building presents a new approach to certification, designed to radically cut costs while dramatically increasing marketplace acceptance integrating true climate mitigation and better building performance. Jerry Yudelson , dubbed "The Godfather of Green" by Wired magazine in 2011, has many years of professional experience in the green building field, elected as a LEED Fellow and having served as the president of the Green Building Initiative. He is the author of thirteen books in the field, including Dry Run , Choosing Green , and Green Building AZ .
9780865718159 English 0865718156 Buildings Produce 50 Percent of the carbon emissions in the developed World. Yet the widely touted green building revolution and existing certification-systems have failed to transform the marketplace in a meaningful way. Using the latest certification data and his deep insider's knowledge, YudeLson presents a methodical critique of "green building" and current certification systems from LEED to Green Globes to BREEAM. He shows irrefutably how and why green building systems are failing to address the needs and demands of a tow-carbon future. Employing creative, outside-the-box solutions, Yudelson then shows what is possible. Harnessing the Internet of Things, big data analytics and cloud-based technologies for building assessment and management, YudeLson presents an approach designed to radically cut costs while dramatically increasing marketplace acceptance, integrating true climate mitigation strategies, and driving significantly better performance. Reinventing Green Building is a must-read for anyone with a stake in the building industry's goal of smart, affordable, high-performance buildings. Book jacket., Buildings and their associated systems are the largest source of greenhouse gases in the world. The 2030 Challenge aims to produce zero-net energy from new North American construction by 2030 while achieving a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions from existing buildings. With less than 4 percent of commercial and residential structures in the United States and Canada certified by 2015, we seem destined to fall catastrophically short of this target. Reinventing Green Building combines a unique, insider's critique of the current state of affairs with a potent vision for the future. This highly visual, data-driven analysis brings together the wisdom of today's leading practitioners including: Up-to-date information on green building issues, energy economics, and new technology Dramatic new approaches to certification system design and user experience Creative, outside-the-box solutions using the Internet of Things, big data analytics, and cloud-based technologies for building management The green building revolution has failed to fulfill its promise to transform the marketplace in a meaningful way. Smart, simple, and sustainable: Reinventing Green Building presents a new approach to certification, designed to radically cut costs while dramatically increasing marketplace acceptance integrating true climate mitigation and better building performance. Jerry Yudelson , dubbed "The Godfather of Green" by Wired magazine in 2011, has many years of professional experience in the green building field, elected as a LEED Fellow and having served as the president of the Green Building Initiative. He is the author of thirteen books in the field, including Dry Run , Choosing Green , and Green Building AZ .