Cradle to cradle : remaking the way we make things

A manifesto for a radically different philosophy and practice of manufacture and environmentalism. "Reduce, reuse, recycle," urge environmentalists--in other words, do more with less in order to minimize damage. As this book argues, however, this approach perpetuates a one-way "cradle to grave" manufacturing model that casts off as much as 90 percent of the materials it uses as waste, much of i…

The barefoot architect : a handbook for green building

A former UN worker and prominent architect, Johan van Lengen has seen firsthand the desperate need for a "greener" approach to housing in impoverished tropical climates. This comprehensive book clearly explains every aspect of this endeavor, includingdesign (siting, orientation, climate consideration), materials (sisal, cactus, bamboo, earth), and implementation. The author emphasizes throughou…

Building with earth : design and technology of a sustainable architecture. Th…

The revised 3rd edition of this handbook offers a practical systematic overview of the many uses of earth and techniques for processing it. Its properties and physical characteristics are described in informed and knowledgeable detail. The author's presentation reflects the rich and varied experiences gained over thirty years of building earth structures all over the world. Numerous photographs…

Sustainable Water Management in Building Services

Edition

First edition, 2024

ISBN/ISSN

9798344174587

Collation

56 p. ; 23 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

720.472 Neh s

The architecture of waste : design for a circular economy

The Architecture of Waste provides a hopeful outlook through examining current recycling practices, rethinking initial manufacturing techniques, and proposing design solutions for second lives of material objects. Included Appendix and Index

Sustainable and regenerative materials for architecture : a sourcebook

Architects! Lead the change in responsible and creative material use. Included Bibliography, Glossary, and Index

Circular materials : innovation and reuse in design and architecture

he book is organized along chapters, each dedicated to the origin of the materials used, with one standout case study per chapter. All designers and studios presented are committed to creating impactful designs that build the future with reclaimed innovation Included Index

Heating, cooling, lighting : sustainable design methods for architects. Fourt…

Sustainable environmental control through building design Heating, Cooling, and Lighting is the industry standard text on environmental control systems with the emphasis on sustainable design. By detailing the many factors that contribute to the comfort in a building, this book helps architects minimize mechanical systems and energy usage over the life of the building by siting, building design…

A green Vitruvius : principles and practice of sustainable architectural desi…

2000 years ago the Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio wrote the ten books on architecture still referred to in every architect’s education. The concept of an architectural pattern book offering design principles as well as solutions is universally familiar and this is the green pattern book for today.Now fully updated to provide an introduction to sustainable architectural design suitabl…

Fundamentals of integrated design for sustainable building. Second Edition

The Fully Updated, Indispensible Study of Sustainable Design Principles Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building is the first textbook to merge principles, theory, and practice into an integrated workflow. This book introduces the technologies and processes of sustainable design and shows how to incorporate sustainable concepts at every design stage. This comprehensive primer …

City of layers : reconfiguring the built environment for sustainability

Society seems to be tied irrevocably to long-term patterns of resource use, and to producing unassimilatable waste, emissions, and ongoing environmental degradation. There also are seemingly irresolvable dilemmas between humanity and nature, society and ecology, and utility and beauty, where each decision we make seems to cause some harm. To change from our present path and resolve these, we mu…

Sustainable construction : green building design and delivery. Fourth Edition

The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book nevertheless delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from mat…

Elements of Sustainable Architecture

This book solves this dilemma by helping students to develop the design skills they need to create sustainable buildings - ensuring that ecological considerations are applied throughout the design process. Bibliography : page 201-205. Index : page 215-218.

Ecological buildings : new strategies for sustainable architecture

This book explores innovative design approaches, materials, and technologies that promote environmentally responsible and energy-efficient architecture to address modern sustainability challenges. Index : page 190-191.

Rethink design guide : architecture for a post-pandemic world

The world has changed. How will society emerge post-pandemic? Will we take the opportunity to reset the status quo? And, if so, what possibilities are there for architects to take the initiative in designing this new world? This innovative design guide draws together expert guidance on designing in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic for key architectural sectors: housing, workplace, civic …

Sustainable Housing in a Circular Economy

This book relates circular economy principles to housing design and construction and highlights how those principles can result in both monetary savings, positive environmental impact, and socio-ecological change. Chapters focus on three key circular economy principles and apply them to architectural construction and design, namely rethinking of the end-of-use phase of a building and the potent…

Building with bamboo : design and technology of a sustainable architecture

Traditionally a building material of the warmer climate zones, bamboo is becoming increasingly popular amongst architects in the northern hemisphere; bamboo has several advantages - it is very stable, of low weight, and highly elastic, in addition to being readily available as well as renewable. The applications of bamboo in architecture have diversified considerably, so that today, even struct…

Designing for the climate emergency: a guide for architecture students

We are in a climate emergency. Architects must be part of the radical change needed. This book guides architecture student to create truly sustainable designs. Demonstrating holistic design approaches through 10 key themes, it guides students through the different stages of the design process in five illustrated chapters. Reflecting the years of study, it provides step-changes towards eventual …

Embodied energy and design : making architecture between metrics and narratives

Architecture is increasingly understood as a field of practice that is inextricably embedded in ecologies and energy systems, and yet embodied energy-the various forms of energy required to ex- tract raw matter, to produce and transport building materials, and to assemble a given building- remains largely under-explored in its ramifications for both design and environment. As operational energy…

Sustainable design : towards a new ethic in architecture and town planning

Presents the 2009 and 2010 winners of the "Global Award for Sustainable Architecture."