Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.;'Green Building Handbook' provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, with at-a-glance tables for buyers and specifiers.

Biographical Note:
Rob Harrison, Paul Harrison, Sam Kimmins, Tom Woolley

Table of Contents:
Volume 1, Preface, Acknowledgements, Part 1 -- Introduction, 1. Green Building, 2. How to Set About Green Building, 3. Examples of Green Buildings, Part 2 -- Product Analysis and Materials Specification, How to use the Handbook, Key to Table Headings, 4. Energy, 5. Insulation Materials, 6. Masonry, 7. Timber, 8. Composite Boards, 9. Timber Preservatives, 10. Window Frames, 11. Paints and Stains for Joinery, 12. Roofing Materials, 13. Rainwater Goods, 14. Toilets and Sewage Disposal, 15. Carpets and Floorcoverings, Further Reading, Useful Organisations, The Organisations Behind the Digest, Index, Volume 2, Preface, Acknowledgements, Part 1 - Introduction, 1. The Development of Sustainable Construction, Part 2 - Product Analysis and Materials Specification, Key to Table Headings, 2. Interior Decoration, 3. Adhesives, 4. Electrical Wiring, 5. Glazing, 6. Flat Roofing, 7. Ventilation, 8. Fencing, 9. Straw Bale Building, Further Reading, Useful Organisations, The Organisations Behind the Digest, Index