This is a single chapter excerpted from the book Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction , made available for individual purchase. Additional chapters, as well as the entire book, may be purchased separately. Packed with conceptual sketches and photos, real world case studies and green construction details, Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction provides a wealth of practical guidelines and essential insights that will facilitate the design of green buildings. Written in an easy to understand style, the Handbook draws on over 35 years of personal experience across the world, offering vital information and penetrating insights into two major building rating systems such as LEED and BREEAM both used extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Dr. Sam A.A. Kubba is an architect. He is the principal partner of The Consultants’ Collaborative, an architecture, interior design, and project management firm.
Kubba has designed projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East for more than 30 years. He has also lectured on architecture, interior design, and construction. He is also the author of several books, including Mesopotamian Furniture, Space Planning for Commercial and Residential Interiors, Property Condition Assessments, and Architectural Forensics.