Includes bibliographical references and index.

The integrated building design process -- A history of the environmental movements -- Modern international conferences and treaties -- The emergence of green building and green building legislation -- Sources of chemicals in the environment -- Environmental chemicals in humans and buildings -- Indoor air quality technologies: green design for long-term occupant health -- Indoor environmental quality issues -- Introduction to energy issues: use and standards -- Basic physical principles of energy transfer and storage -- Energy-efficient building design: residential and small commercial buildings -- Energy-efficient building design: nonresidential buildings -- Resource efficiency and resource use in buildings -- Materials selection and product certification -- Water quality and water conservation -- Sustainable neighborhoods and communities -- Case studies -- Rating systems and practice tools -- Life cycle assessment -- Waste impacts in the building industry -- Construction and demolition waste management.