Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-233) and index.

Green building today -- What is a green building -- The business case for green buildings -- The costs of green buildings -- The future of green buildings -- The international green buildings revolution -- The revolution in commercial development -- The revolution in government and nonprofit buildings -- The revolution in education -- The revolution in housing -- The revolution in neighborhood design and mixed-use development -- The revolution in health care -- The revolution in workplace design -- The revolution in property management -- The revolution in building design and construction practice -- Join the revolution!