Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment 1st Edition

Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment (1st Edition) by Assed N. Haddad, Ahmed W.A. Hammad, and Karoline Figueiredo is an essential resource for architects, engineers, specification writers, and sustainability professionals seeking practical, evidence-based guidance on choosing materials that balance performance, cost, and environmental impact.

Start with a clear, research-backed framework that transforms complex sustainability criteria—embodied carbon, lifecycle impacts, durability, recyclability, and local availability—into actionable selection strategies. The authors combine technical rigor with real-world perspective, making advanced concepts accessible for projects in North America, Europe, Asia and beyond.

Discover user-focused tools and comparative approaches that help you evaluate alternatives, reduce environmental footprints, and meet regulatory and green-building benchmarks. The text blends quantitative methods with case studies and examples, so you can translate sustainability goals into specifications, procurement decisions, and on-site practice. Whether you’re designing new construction, retrofitting existing stock, or advising clients, this book bridges academic insight and industry application.

With clear visuals, practical checklists, and a global outlook, this edition supports interdisciplinary teams working across climates and markets. It’s ideal for university courses, continuing professional development, and anyone committed to resilient, low-impact buildings.

Equip your practice with the knowledge to make smarter, sustainable material choices—improve project outcomes, demonstrate compliance, and advance circular-design thinking. Order your copy today and put a robust, practical guide to sustainable materials selection at the heart of your next built-environment project.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.