| This manual presents
detailed square foot costs for 65 buildings tailored
specifically to meet the needs of today's architect. For
each project you get a complete cost breakdown of the
included systems, so you can easily calculate the impact of
modifications and enhancements on your own projects.
This year's edition is a mix of buildings. Also, over one quarter of the case studies presented feature significant green building strategies as indicated by the LEED Rating system, encompassing recycled construction waste, recycled material content and re-use, recycled rainwater, bio-retention and wetland storm management, indoor environmental air quality, energy efficient lighting, hybrid HVAC systems, green roofs, and native or adaptive vegetation.
This manual also features:
Detailed costs to enhance the included case studies and allow the design professional to "mix and match" components to more closely follow their own design.
Regional modifiers to help take into consideration the geographic variables of local markets.
An extensive index to help you quickly find every component related to your project.
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