print email comment close Advanced Buildings: Technologies and Practices URL: http://www.advancedbuildings.org/ Description: This searchable site explores "technologies and practices that improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings." It includes more than ninety environmentally appropriate technologies and practices. Design and construction issues, arranged by building-type, are building structure, finishes and furnishings, heating and cooling, plumbing and water heating, lighting and daylighting, load management, electricity production, ventilation and air quality, site, and motors and equipment. There are descriptions (including definition, building use and type, benefits, limitations, application, experience, and cost) of various building materials. This site is sponsored by a group of Canadian governmental and private organizations. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Building materials Construction industry -- Appropriate technology LII Database Information: Record 5676 created by Dana Lubow on 11/04/2000 Last modification on 08/26/2001 Published: 11/04/2000   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/5676