A whole system approach to high performance green buildings Scope and scale of the challenge Whole system approach Designing for the future: design quality and future proofing intelligent buildings whole life value and closing the performance gap Working with nature and natural systems Energy optimizing architectural design and engineering Modeling and simulation as a design tool Water: efficient use sustainable waste water treatment and management Construction phase opportunities Post construction Case studies This book provides a comprehensive review of the current approaches to the design and construction of sustainable buildings. This hand on guide features global case studies with practical examples of both successful and unsuccessful designs