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The Environmentally Responsible Construction and Renovation Handbook

March 2000, 2nd edition

Chapter 1 - Overview: Introduction; The Global Environment; Environmental Stewardship; The Regulatory Agenda; Health Concerns; Resource Management; Green Office Building Plan - Part B - Technical Guidebook

Chapter 2 - Selecting Products and Material: Introduction; Product Life Cycle Assessment; Assessment Criteria

Chapter 3 - Indoor Air Quality and Materials Selection: Source Control; Ventilation System Design; Indoor Air Quality During Construction and Commissioning; Additional IAQ Improvement Opportunities; Case Studies of Office Building with High IAQ Standards

Chapter 4 - Reducing Energy Use: Introduction; Global Warming and Climate Change; The Greenhouse Effect; The Kyoto Protocol; Canada's CO² Emission Levels; Energy Reduction is a Sound Business Practice; Regulations; The Federal Buildings Initiative; Reducing Energy Use; Energy Management; Integrating Energy Reduction; Monitoring The System

Chapter 5 - Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures: Building Envelope Insulation; Fenestration and Doors; Envelope Airtightness; Lighting; Electrical Power; Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems; Additional Energy Conservation Measures; Case Studies of Energy Efficient Office Buildings

Chapter 6 - Water Conservation: Introduction; The Hydrologic Cycle; Water Quality; Water Conservation is a Sound Business Practice; Regulations; The Interdepartmental Advisory Group on Water Conservation at Federal Facilities; The Federal Buildings Initiative; Reducing Water Use; Water Management; Integrating Water Management

Chapter 7 - Implementing Water Conservation: Domestic Water; HVAC Measures; Landscaping; Documentation; Additional Water Conservation Opportunities; Water Conservation Case Studies

Chapter 8 - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste: Introduction; Landfill Sites; Resource Management; Provincial and Municipal Regulations; Reducing CRD Waste; Design Considerations; The CRD Waste Management Process; Integrating CRD Waste Management; Measurement and Documentation of the Waste Diversion Successes

Chapter 9 - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Management Measures: Cost Benefit Analysis; Monitoring and Reporting; 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

Appendix A - Products Directory: Air and Vapour Barriers; Brick; Concrete; Floor Coverings; Furnishings; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Thermal Insulation; Lighting; Paints and Coatings; Plastics; Sealants; Walls, Ceilings and Floors; Wood Products

Appendix B: Renewable Resources, Recycled Content and Remanufactured Products; Toxicity, Ozone Depletion, Energy Efficiency and Energy Savings; Reduced Water Use, Indoor Air Quality and Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds; Formaldehyde Emissions, Anti-Microbial Treatments and Reusable Product; Refurbishable Product and Remanufacturable Product; Recyclable Products and Degradable Product

Appendix C - Reducing Energy Use Product Directory: Thermal Insulation; Windows; Doors; Heating; Water Heating; Lighting; Appliances; Ventilation

Appendix D - Water Conservation Product Directory: Toilets; Faucets

Appendix E - Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste Diversion Options: Wood Products; Cardboard and Paper Products; Drywall; Metals; Plastic; Roofing; 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

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