High performance buildings simplified : designing constructing and operating sustainable commercial buildings High performance buildings : terminology definitions and programs Terminology and concepts What defines a high performance building Building rating systems standards codes and other guidance The design of high performance buildings Building design and delivery processes The commissioning process Sustainable sites and locating the building projects Water efficiency and utilization Energy : conversion distribution and utilization Energy : sources and generation Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) Construction and operations Materials in construction and operation Construction and startup Operations and maintenance Future trends for a high performance built environment Smart buildings smart grid and energy informatics Resilience in design and operation Future trends. Textbook accompaniment to ASHRAE GreenGuide provides practical instruction assessments and case studies for engineering students