The Mauritius EcoBuilding Handbook is the definitive guide to EcoBuilding in Mauritius, and will be launched in August 2010.

Packed with practical and applicable information for built environment professionals, property owners and developers, contractors and other stakeholders seeking insight into the design and construction of ecologically astute high performance buildings.

The Mauritius EcoBuilding Handbook will be edited by Llewellyn Van Way and Emma Oszen and will feature a detailed breakdown of the various facets, considerations and standards required to design ecological buildings in Mauritius.  The Handbook will be illustrated and will feature case studies and references.

The format is A5 Perfect Bound, full colour high gloss printed on high quality environmentally friendly paper, and approximately 200 pages.

In addition to its high quality editorial content, the EcoBuilding Handbook will carry promotional material from suppliers to the industry, with these pages forming part of the knowledge transfer inherent in the publication.

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Content

Part 1 Introduction to Ecological Building
Part 2 Sustainable Building versus Ecological Building
Part 3 Site Design and Planning

Part 4 Building Envelope: materials, sub-structure, roof assembly and finishes
Part 5 Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Part 6 Renewable Energy Applications for Buildings
Part 7 Rating Tools

Part 8 Water and Water Efficiency

Part 9 Modelling Building Performance

Part 10 Rating Tools

Part 11 Case Studies