Mike Malina publishes his views on delivering sustainable buildings

Mike Malina, sustainable building

Well known industry figure Mike Malina is the author of a new book on sustainable buildings. Called ‘Delivering sustainable buildings: an industry insider’s view’, it offers peer-to-peer insights from a leading practitioner in this field. The book brings together the main issues to consider when creating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.

This book is described as highly readable and a resource to dip into for practical advice. It is backed up by in-depth technical knowledge — giving the important points to note and common pitfalls to avoid.

Based on Mike Malina’s hands-on experience of dealing with the various elements of the building-services-engineering industry, the book gives an insight into the particular challenges faced by designers, project managers, contractors and installers working to deliver lower-carbon and sustainable building projects and operation.

In contrast to other guidance, this book speaks directly to contractors and practitioners, with practical messages dealing with real on-site challenges, offering practical advice based on experience.

This book will help specialist contractors and facilities managers understand sustainable buildings at the strategic level and then offer practical advice on various aspects of sustainable buildings to their clients.

Readers can order the book at get a 20% discount using code VBB09 when you are asked to at the link below.

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