Opis: Greening Brownfields - William Sarni

Transform brownfields into green development projects This forward-looking resource discusses sustainable remediation methods for converting a land liability into a high-value asset. Greening Brownfields presents best practices and creative thinking on how to increase property value by viewing contaminated sites as lucrative opportunities. The book covers global trends and business drivers related to brownfields and green development, and outlines U.S. and international guidelines and incentive programs. Detailed case studies of worldwide brownfield redevelopment initiatives are included. Greening Brownfields covers: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Regulations and financial incentives Frameworks for integrating all phases of brownfield redevelopment Sustainable land planning and land use One Planet Living Green buildingChapter 1. Global Trends--The Perfect Storm; Chapter 2. Convergence--The USEPA Meets the USGBC; Chapter 3. Regulatory Drivers; Chapter 4. Incentives; Chapter 5. Frameworks for Greening Brownfields; Chapter 6. Land Planning; Chapter 7. Green Building; Chapter 8. Valuing Financial Return or Beyond Asset Conversion; Chapter 9. Case Studies; Chapter 10. The Next 20 Years; Glossary; Index

Szczegóły: Greening Brownfields - William Sarni

Tytuł: Greening Brownfields
Autor: William Sarni
Producent: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780071609098
Rok produkcji: 2009
Ilość stron: 320
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.72 kg

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