Strategies for sustainable architecture /
Sassi, Paola, 1964-
Strategies for sustainable architecture / Paola Sassi. - 1st ed. - v,306 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The site and ecology -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community and culture -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Spaces for the community -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Independence and identity -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Maximising efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of main drains -- Postscript -- Appendix 1 -- Projects overview -- Appendix 2 -- Location maps -- Appendix 3 -- Climate -- References and bibliography -- Index.
"Strategies for Sustainable Architecture introduces the principal aspects of sustainability and their relation to the built environment. Environmental and social issues are analysed and sustainable design and technical solutions are discussed through the use of case studies in the UK, USA, Australia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This book will be of great interest to all those learning about sustainability as well as building industry clients and professionals involved in setting targets and developing design solutions."--BOOK JACKET.
0415341426 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005015292
Sustainable architecture
NA2542.36 / .S26 2005
720/.47
Strategies for sustainable architecture / Paola Sassi. - 1st ed. - v,306 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The site and ecology -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community and culture -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Spaces for the community -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Independence and identity -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Maximising efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of main drains -- Postscript -- Appendix 1 -- Projects overview -- Appendix 2 -- Location maps -- Appendix 3 -- Climate -- References and bibliography -- Index.
"Strategies for Sustainable Architecture introduces the principal aspects of sustainability and their relation to the built environment. Environmental and social issues are analysed and sustainable design and technical solutions are discussed through the use of case studies in the UK, USA, Australia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This book will be of great interest to all those learning about sustainability as well as building industry clients and professionals involved in setting targets and developing design solutions."--BOOK JACKET.
0415341426 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005015292
Sustainable architecture
NA2542.36 / .S26 2005
720/.47