A comprehensive approach to design that integrates sustainable principles and design strategies for decarbonized construction Representing an international collaboration between academics and architects in the United States and Europe, Carbon: A Field Manual for Designers and Builders offers professionals in the field an approach to sustainable design that embraces building science principles, life-cycle analysis, and design strategies in carbon neutral construction. The book also contains background information on carbon in construction materials and in the building design process. This book is filled with illustrative diagrams and drawings that help evaluate the potential impact of design decisions for creating carbon emissions. Written by and for designers and builders, the book includes a compelling pair of case studies that explore carbon-reducing strategies, suggests steps for assessing a building's carbon footprint, and reviews carbon storages and circulation of materials. The guidelines detailed in the book can be adopted, replicated, and deployed to reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable buildings. This important book: Offers an effective approach to sustainable design in construction Integrates building science principles, life-cycle analysis, and design strategies in carbon neutral construction Describes a methodology for quantifying the flow of carbon in the built environment Provides an analysis of carbon-reducing strategies based on a case study of a building designed by the authors Written for practicing professionals in architecture and construction, Carbon: A Field Guide for Designers and Builders is a must-have resource for professionals who are dedicated to creating sustainable projects.

A comprehensive approach to design that integratessustainable principles and design strategies for decarbonized constructionRepresenting an international collaboration between academics and architects in the United States and Europe,Carbon: A Field Manual for Designers and Buildersoffers professionals in the field an approach to sustainable design that embraces building science principles, life-cycle analysis, and design strategies in carbon neutral construction. The book also contains background information on carbon in construction materials and in the building design process.This book is filled with illustrative diagrams and drawings that help evaluate the potential impact of design decisions for creating carbon emissions. Written by and for designers and builders, the book includes a compelling pair of case studies that explore carbon-reducing strategies, suggests steps for assessing a building's carbon footprint, and reviews carbon storages and circulation of materials.The guidelines detailed in the book can be adopted, replicated, and deployed to reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable buildings. This important book:* Offers an effective approach to sustainable design in construction* Integrates building science principles, life-cycle analysis, and design strategies in carbon neutral construction* Describes a methodology for quantifying the flow of carbon in the built environment* Provides an analysis of carbon-reducing strategies based on a case study of a building designed by the authorsWritten for practicing professionals in architecture and construction, Carbon: A Field Guide for Designers and Builders is a must-have resource for professionals who are dedicated to creating sustainable projects.

Preface viiiChapter 1 Carbon? 2Our Carbon Challenge 6Building Elements 6King Carbon 7A Global Carbon Budget 9The Carbon Cycle in Building History 10Carbon Flows in Building 12Staunching the Flow 14Time Management in Carbon Mitigation 17Re-balancing the Planet: Agency and Opportunity 18About This Book: An Overview 19Chapter 2 Measuring Carbon Flows 22Life Cycle Assessment: What's in It for Building Designers? 25The Fundamental Concepts 27The Process of Life Cycle Assessment 37The Production Stage 46The Construction Stage 53The Use Stage 61Service Life 66End-of-Life Stage 74Results, Interpretation, and Comparison 81The Streamlined Life Cycle Assessment for Buildings 83Chapter 3 Case Studies in Decarbonization 86Notes from the Field 89How Were the Calculations Per formed? 90Case Study 1 Common Ground High School 92Architectural Objectives (by Gray Organschi Architecture) 93Common Ground High School: Key Figures 100Materials 100Site and Ground Works 104Foundations and Ground Floor 106Structural Frame 108Façades and External Decks 110Roofs 112Internal Dividers 114Space Surfaces 116Internal Fixtures 118Building System Installations 120Mitigation Potential from Materials and Systems 130Energy-Related Emissions 131Case Study 2: Puukuokka Housing Block 135Architectural Objectives (by OOPEAA Office for Peripheral Architecture) 137Puukuokka One: Key Figures 142Site and Ground Works 146Foundations and Ground Floor 148Modular Units 150Hallway 152Façades 154Roofs 156Building Service Installations 158Mitigation Potential from Materials and Systems 168Energy 168Comparison of the Case Studies 172Comparison of the Emissions 176Chapter 4 De-carbonizing Design 180A Context of Externalities: Pre conditions of the Decarbonized Design Process 185The Decarbonized Design Process 188Phases of Decarbonized Building Design 190The Pre-Design or Project Preparation Phase: Laying the Groundwork for Decarbonized Building Design 190Selecting a Low-Carbon Site 192Programming a Low-Carbon Building 195Anticipating the Lifespan of a Building 196The Conceptual or Schematic Design Phase 197The Design Development Phase 201Material Classes and Their Carbon Consequences 203The Decarbonized Building Assembly 208The Later Design Phases: Contract Documentation, Bidding and Negotiation, and Construction Administration 212Principles of Decarbonized Design 213Understanding Design Agency: Shifting Roles and Responsibilities 218Chapter 5 Re-Forming the Anthropocene 220Beyond Sustainable 223Thinking Outside the Building's Life Cycle 224Re-forming the Anthropocene 231The Anthropocene Re-formed 240Acknowledgments 243Glossary 244References 248Index 252