Green building is no longer a trend. Since the publication of the widely read first edition of this book, green building has become a major advancement in design and construction. Building codes and standards have adopted much stricter energy efficiencies. Businesses, institutions, and communities have discovered huge savings, along with health and marketing advantages, in sustainable building. Private facilities, as well as public buildings for federal, state, and local governments are increasingly required to design and build sustainably in both new construction and renovation. This third edition has been updated with the latest in green building technologies, design concepts, standards, and costs.