{"id":22552,"date":"2024-05-09T10:39:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T10:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=22552"},"modified":"2025-04-09T11:15:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:15:18","slug":"carbon-footprint-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing carbon footprint in Construction Industry: 6 must-read books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building and construction industry currently accounts for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unep.org\/news-and-stories\/press-release\/not-yet-built-purpose-global-building-sector-emissions-still-high\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">37% of global carbon emissions<\/a>, meaning that the sector contributes significantly to global climate change and all changes we make will have a pivotal impact across the world. That is why, at Top Cable, we wanted to do our bit to reduce our carbon footprint and make the world a more sustainable place with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/movingreen\/\">#movingreen<\/a> commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These&nbsp;<strong>6 must-read books<\/strong>&nbsp;provide a comprehensive analysis of pathways and solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry, through integrated adoption of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy systems, more sustainable materials, and smart technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63a594f43\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63a594f43\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/#1-%e2%80%9cbuilding-decarbonization-reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-buildings-in-the-21st-century%e2%80%9d-by-ryan-kmetz\" >1. &#8220;Building Decarbonization: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings in the 21st Century&#8221; by Ryan Kmetz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/#2-%e2%80%9cthe-green-building-revolution%e2%80%9d-by-jerry-yudelson\" >2.&nbsp;&#8220;The Green Building Revolution&#8221; by Jerry Yudelson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/#3-%e2%80%9csustainable-construction-green-building-design-and-delivery%e2%80%9d-by-charles-j-kibert\" >3. &#8220;Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery&#8221; by Charles J. Kibert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/#4-%e2%80%9cgreen-building-principles-and-practices-in-residential-construction%e2%80%9d-by-abe-kruger-and-carl-seville\" >4. &#8220;Green Building: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction&#8221; by Abe Kruger and Carl Seville<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/#5-%e2%80%9cenergy-performance-of-buildings-energy-efficiency-and-built-environment-in-temperate-climates%e2%80%9d-by-sofia-natalia-boemi-olatz-irulegi-and-mattheos-santamouris\" >5.&nbsp;&#8220;Energy Performance of Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates\u201d by&nbsp;Sofia-Natalia Boemi,&nbsp;Olatz Irulegi and&nbsp;Mattheos Santamouris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/carbon-footprint-books\/#6-%e2%80%9cgreen-building-illustrated%e2%80%9d-by-francis-dk-ching-and-ian-m-shapiro\" >6. &#8220;Green Building Illustrated&#8221; by Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-%e2%80%9cbuilding-decarbonization-reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-buildings-in-the-21st-century%e2%80%9d-by-ryan-kmetz\"><\/span>1. &#8220;Building Decarbonization: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings in the 21st Century&#8221; by Ryan Kmetz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-buildings-web.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22564 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-buildings-web.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22564 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This book provides a comprehensive analysis of pathways and solutions for decarbonizing the building sector, which is responsible for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It explores the immense potential for buildings to drive rapid emissions reductions through integrated adoption of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy systems, alternative materials, smart technologies, and supporting policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Building-Decarbonization-Reducing-Footprint-Buildings-ebook\/dp\/B0CQ3GQ7S9\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-%e2%80%9cthe-green-building-revolution%e2%80%9d-by-jerry-yudelson\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;&#8220;The Green Building Revolution&#8221; by Jerry Yudelson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The green building revolution\u2019\u2019 is happening right now. This book is its chronicle and its manifesto. Written by industry insider Jerry Yudelson, The Green Building Revolution introduces readers to the basics of green building and to the projects and people that are advancing this movement. With interviews and case studies, it does more than simply report on the revolution; it shows readers why and how to start thinking about designing, building, and operating high performance, environmentally aware (LEED-certified) buildings on conventional budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Green-Building-Revolution-Jerry-Yudelson\/dp\/1597261785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/green-bulding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22570 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/green-bulding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22570 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-%e2%80%9csustainable-construction-green-building-design-and-delivery%e2%80%9d-by-charles-j-kibert\"><\/span>3. &#8220;Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery&#8221; by Charles J. Kibert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sustainable-construction.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22575 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sustainable-construction.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22575 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the newly revised Fifth Edition of&nbsp;<em>Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery<\/em>, the late Dr. Charles J. Kibert delivers a rigorous overview of the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. In the leading textbook on sustainable building, the author provides thoroughly updated information on everything from materials selection to building systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sustainable-Construction-Building-Design-Delivery-dp-1119706459\/dp\/1119706459\/ref=dp_ob_title_bk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-%e2%80%9cgreen-building-principles-and-practices-in-residential-construction%e2%80%9d-by-abe-kruger-and-carl-seville\"><\/span>4. &#8220;Green Building: Principles and Practices in Residential Construction&#8221; by Abe Kruger and Carl Seville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an in-depth introduction to the construction of &#8220;green&#8221; homes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Green-Building-Principles-Residential-Construction\/dp\/1111135959\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22580 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"171\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22580 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-%e2%80%9cenergy-performance-of-buildings-energy-efficiency-and-built-environment-in-temperate-climates%e2%80%9d-by-sofia-natalia-boemi-olatz-irulegi-and-mattheos-santamouris\"><\/span>5.&nbsp;&#8220;Energy Performance of Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates\u201d by&nbsp;Sofia-Natalia Boemi,&nbsp;Olatz Irulegi and&nbsp;Mattheos Santamouris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/energy-perfomance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22585 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/energy-perfomance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22585 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This book analyzes the trends and technologies of green and energy efficient building, identifying strategies for implementing energy savings and enabling the use of renewable resources in residential, commercial, healthcare and educational building sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Performance-Buildings-Efficiency-Environment-ebook\/dp\/B018FUPIIU\/ref=sr_1_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-%e2%80%9cgreen-building-illustrated%e2%80%9d-by-francis-dk-ching-and-ian-m-shapiro\"><\/span>6. &#8220;Green Building Illustrated&#8221; by Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the tradition of&nbsp;<em>Building Construction Illustrated<\/em>, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a fully illustrated guide to the theory and practice of sustainable design. This guide provides architects, designers, and builders in the green design professional community a framework and detailed strategies for designing substantively green buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Green-Building-Illustrated-Francis-Ching\/dp\/1119653967\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gbi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22590 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gbi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22590 lazyload\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all these must read-books we have no doubt that you will find a way to do your bit to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The building and construction industry currently accounts for\u00a037% of global carbon emissions, meaning that the sector contributes significantly to global climate change and all changes we make will have a pivotal impact across the world. 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