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\"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\"-- Provided by publisher.

The Intuitive Guide to Energy Efficiency and Building Improvements Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings provides a comprehensive guide to delivering deep and measurable energy savings and carbon emission reductions in buildings. Author Ian M. Shapiro has prepared, supervised, and reviewed over 1, 000 energy audits in all types of commercial facilities, and led energy improvement projects for many more. In this book, he merges real-world experience with the latest standards and practices to help energy managers and energy auditors transform energy use in the buildings they serve, and indeed to transform their buildings. * Set and reach energy reduction goals, carbon reduction goals, and sustainability goals * Dramatically improve efficiency of heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, water and other building systems * Include the building envelope as a major factor in energy use and improvements * Use the latest tools for more thorough analysis and reporting, while avoiding common mistakes * Get up to date on current improvements and best practices, including management of energy improvements, from single buildings to large building portfolios, as well as government and utility programs Photographs and drawings throughout illustrate essential procedures and improvement opportunities. For any professional interested in efficient commercial buildings large and small, Energy Audits and Improvements for Commercial Buildings provides an accessible, complete, improvement-focused reference.

Heat pumps are viewed as the primary path to the electrification required to reduce and eliminate fossil fuels and associated carbon emissions in building energy systems. However, most heat pumps used in the US today contain R-410A, which is itself a relatively potent greenhouse gas. Preventing refrigerant leaks is therefore a priority. Here, the issue of refrigerant leaks is examined while suggesting best practices to prevent refrigerant leaks.

Large commercial office buildings tend to be homogeneous in size and shape, but small offices come in a variety: old walkups, converted strip malls, newer single-story buildings, old schools, houses, and more. And while large commercial office buildings get a good bit of attention, small office buildings run the risk of being overlooked and underserved for energy improvements because of their size. Among other things Shapiro shares that Energy audit prioritization of cost-effective measures should include evaluation of envelope improvements and HVAC distribution improvements, in addition to the more standard lighting and high-efficiency HVAC plant improvements.

\"Green Building Illustrated is a must-read for students and professionals in the building industry. The combination of incredibly expressive illustrations and accessible technical writing make concepts of green building on paper as intuitive as they would be if you toured a space with experts in sustainable building.\" -Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO, and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council \"The authors of Green Building Illustrated deliver clear and intelligent text, augmented by straightforward but compelling illustrations describing green building basics. This comprehensive book covers everything from the definition of green building, to details of high performance design, to sensible applications of renewable energy. This is a book with appeal for all architects and designers, because it addresses general principles such as holistic and integrated design, along with practical realities like affordability and energy codes. Green Building Illustrated describes a pathway for reaching Architecture 2030's carbon emission reduction targets for the built environment.\"-Ed Mazria, founder of Architecture 2030 \"…a neophyte will have a very good overview of all the factors involved in green building. I see some excellent pedagogy at work!\" - Jim Gunshinan, Editor, Home Energy Magazine 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.

It is important to be able to recognize heating and cooling equipment, in order to proceed with identifying possible energy improvements. An approach that is helpful is to start from the outside of a building, and then proceed indoors. In the process of walking around a building exterior, information is also obtained on ventilation, including outdoor air intakes, and exhaust fans. After touring the building outdoors, one can proceed indoors. The mechanical rooms or basement are a typical starting point, indoors. Air handlers can also be identified by a blower section, filter section, and typically an outdoor air intake, which meets a return air duct. When inventorying heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, the approximate age of equipment is helpful to identify for two reasons: age can provide a rough guide to efficiency and age is needed to estimate remaining useful life.

Heating and cooling controls have many functions, but it may be helpful to recognize that their main function is to control indoor air temperature. Controlling indoor air temperatures in multiple spaces in a building is called thermal zoning. Thermal zoning reduces loads in two different ways: by preventing overheating in spaces that receive heat from other sources, such as lighting, machinery, people, other internal gains, or the sun through windows; and by allowing unoccupied spaces to reduce their air temperature in heating, or raise their temperature in cooling. The main functions of central controls are to control heating and cooling, either turning systems on and off, or modulating output capacities, with a focus on controlling temperature in thermal zones. One can offer an example of replacing the control system in a large older commercial office building with a central chiller and boiler that serve two‐pipe fan coils in each space.

Savings are estimated by either examining a single energy improvement, by itself, or by examining a whole building in more detail. Isolated energy savings estimates are simpler and faster but can be less accurate. Integrated energy savings estimates take more training and time but are more accurate if modeling is done well. The inversion technique can be used to calculate the load from the current energy consumption. Specialty models are available for a wide variety of energy improvements, such as variable‐frequency drives, photovoltaics, combined heat and power. A powerful basis for isolated savings estimates is using billing data. Power meters on a specific load, or on a circuit serving one single end use, can be used to monitor electricity consumption. Integrated, or whole‐building, savings estimates are performed by computer programs. Energy software can be somewhat limiting in the energy improvements they support.

Hot water energy use can be one of the largest energy loads in some types of commercial buildings, such as hotels, multifamily buildings, laundry buildings, and restaurants. Residential and commercial dishwashers also both have ENERGY STAR programs that certify products using less energy and water. Drain heat recovery works best with simultaneous flow of hot water down a drain and incoming cold water. Domestic hot water can be provided as heat recovery from refrigeration systems, including air conditioners and commercial refrigeration. Water‐efficient irrigation and landscaping can reduce water use substantially. Improvement options include replacing water‐dependent vegetation with hardier vegetation or nonvegetated natural landscaping, and drip irrigation. Water leaks may be regarded as an abnormal condition, but they are more common than may be recognized. Fixtures such as faucets, showerheads, bath spouts, and commercial flush valves may be visually inspected for leaks, when they are closed.