This book surveys the material’s history in the green building movement and presents state-of-the-art methodologies and best practices. Offering insight into both the technological and social developments guiding the introduction of green buildings, it explains how to make the most of concrete in sustainable design. International contributors cover a range of topics, including the benefits of concrete’s thermal mass, mitigation of urban heat island effects, reduction of construction waste, use of supplementary cementitious materials, life-cycle analysis, and leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) standards.