The Environmentally Responsible Construction and Renovation Handbook

March 2000, 2nd edition

• Chapter 1 - Overview
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 The Global Environment
  • 1.3 Environmental Stewardship
  • 1.4 The Regulatory Agenda
  • 1.5 Health Concerns
  • 1.6 Resource Management
  • 1.7 Green Office Building Plan - Part B - Technical Guidebook
• Chapter 2 - Selecting Products and Material
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Product Life Cycle Assessment
  • 2.3 Assessment Criteria
• Chapter 3 - Indoor Air Quality and Materials Selection
  • 3.1 Source Control
  • 3.2 Ventilation System Design
  • 3.3 Indoor Air Quality During Construction and Commissioning
  • 3.4 Additional IAQ Improvement Opportunities
  • 3.5 Case Studies of Office Building with High IAQ Standards
• Chapter 4 - Reducing Energy Use
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Global Warming and Climate Change
  • 4.3 The Greenhouse Effect
  • 4.4 The Kyoto Protocol
  • 4.5 Canada's CO₂ Emission Levels
  • 4.6 Energy Reduction is a Sound Business Practice
  • 4.7 Regulations
  • 4.8 The Federal Buildings Initiative
  • 4.9 Reducing Energy Use
  • 4.10 Energy Management
  • 4.11 Integrating Energy Reduction
  • 4.12 Monitoring The System
• Chapter 5 - Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures
  • 5.1 Building Envelope Insulation
  • 5.2 Fenestration and Doors
  • 5.3 Envelope Airtightness
  • 5.4 Lighting
  • 5.5 Electrical Power
  • 5.6 Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
  • 5.7 Additional Energy Conservation Measures
  • 5.8 Case Studies of Energy Efficient Office Buildings
• Chapter 6 - Water Conservation
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 The Hydrologic Cycle
  • 6.3 Water Quality
  • 6.4 Water Conservation is a Sound Business Practice
  • 6.5 Regulations
  • 6.6 The Interdepartmental Advisory Group on Water Conservation at Federal Facilities
  • 6.7 The Federal Buildings Initiative
  • 6.8 Reducing Water Use
  • 6.9 Water Management
  • 6.10 Integrating Water Management
• Chapter 7 - Implementing Water Conservation
  • 7.1 Domestic Water
  • 7.2 HVAC Measures
  • 7.3 Landscaping
  • 7.4 Documentation
  • 7.5 Additional Water Conservation Opportunities
  • 7.6 Water Conservation Case Studies
• Chapter 8 - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Landfill Sites
  • 8.3 Resource Management
  • 8.4 Provincial and Municipal Regulations
  • 8.5 Reducing CRD Waste
  • 8.6 Design Considerations
  • 8.7 The CRD Waste Management Process
  • 8.8 Integrating CRD Waste Management
  • 8.9 Measurement and Documentation of the Waste Diversion Successes
• Chapter 9 - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Management Measures
  • 9.1 Cost Benefit Analysis
  • 9.2 Monitoring and Reporting
  • 9.3 CRD Waste Management Case Studies
• Chapter 10 - Office Solid Waste Management
  • 10.1 Existing Targets
  • 10.2 Typical Office Building Waste Composition
  • 10.3 Elements of NO WASTE Program
  • 10.4 Office Recycling Program Considerations
  • 10.5 Economic and Environmental Analysis of Diversion Options
  • 10.6 Monitoring and Program Improvement
  • 10.7 Additional Waste Reduction Opportunities
  • 10.8 Hazardous Wastes Generated in Office Buildings
  • 10.9 Case Studies of Office Waste Recycling

Appendices

• Appendix A - Products Directory
  • A.1 Air and Vapour Barriers
  • A.2 Brick
  • A.3 Concrete
  • A.4 Floor Coverings
  • A.5 Furnishings
  • A.6 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • A.7 Thermal Insulation
  • A.8 Lighting
  • A.9 Paints and Coatings
  • A.10 Plastics
  • A.11 Sealants and Caulks
  • A.12 Walls, Ceilings and Floors
  • A.13 Wood Products
• Appendix B
  • B.1 Renewable Resources, Recycled Content and Remanufactured Products
  • B.2 Toxicity, Ozone Depletion, Energy Efficiency and Energy Savings
  • B.3 Reduced Water Use, Indoor Air Quality and Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds
  • B.4 Formaldehyde Emissions, Anti-Microbial Treatments and Reusable Product
  • B.5 Refurbishable Product and Remanufacturable Product
  • B.6 Recyclable Products and Degradable Product
• Appendix C - Reducing Energy Use Product Directory
  • C.1 Thermal Insulation
  • C.2 Windows
  • C.3 Doors
  • C.4 Heating
  • C.5 Water Heating
  • C.6 Lighting
  • C.7 Appliances
  • C.8 Ventilation
• Appendix D - Water Conservation Product Directory
  • D.1 Toilets
  • D.2 Faucets
• Appendix E - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Diversion Options
  • E.1 Wood Products
  • E.2 Cardboard and Paper Products
  • E.3 Drywall
  • E.4 Metals
  • E.5 Plastic
  • E.6 Roofing
  • E.7 Concrete, Brick and Mortar
• Appendix F - References
  • General
  • Part One: Building Materials and Products
  • Part Two: Reduced Energy Use
  • Part Three: Reduced Water Use
  • Part Four: Construction Renovations and Demolition Waste Diversion