<p>The Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips.</p><p>Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the complex mass of technical data and legislation that faces the designer, and distils all the key guidance into a single reference that is quick, easy to use and points to the facts, figures and performance data that are most important. </p><p>This 2nd edition is now fully up-to-date with the latest Building Regulations Part L and F legislation (England and Wales), RIBA Plan of Work 2013, new information on the Green Deal and Zero Carbon and contains revised references and further reading sections throughout. </p><p>The new edition also continues to provide:</p><p>- Guidance on all core sustainability topics</p><p>- Handy tools, allowing quick design estimates </p><p>- Design guidance, technology, building science and best practice</p><p>Whether used in the classroom, office or on-site, the book guides the designer through the entire process; from the fundamentals to the building details. From future-proofing for a changing climate to rainwater harvesting, retrofit, and zero-carbon technologies - the <i>Pocketbook</i> has got it covered. </p>