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[E-BOOK] Net zero energy buildings : case studies and lessons learned
Focusing on post-occupancy data to "close the loop" between predicted and actual energy performance, this book presents 18 in-depth case studies of net zero energy buildings from a range of project types and climates.
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- 9781315644769
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- xiii, 268 pages
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- 720.47 Ree n
Net zero energy buildings : case studies and lessons learned
Focusing on post-occupancy data to "close the loop" between predicted and actual energy performance, this book presents 18 in-depth case studies of net zero energy buildings from a range of project types and climates.
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- 9781138781238
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- 720.47 Ree n
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…
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- 9780936070421
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- 697 p. ; 22 cm.
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- Ref 720.47 Len b
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…
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- Third revised edition
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- 9783034608220
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- 207 p. ; 28 cm.
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- 721.04422 Min b
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…
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- Fourth Edition
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- 9781118582428
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- 702 p. ; 30 cm.
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- 697 Lec h
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…
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- Fourth Edition
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- 9781119055174
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- 690.0286 Kib s
Designing zero carbon buildings : embodied and operational emissions in achie…
This book combines embodied and operational emissions into a structured approach for achieving zero emissions by a specific year with certainty. Bibliography : page 387-392. Appendix : page 393-396. Index : page 397-406.
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- Third Edition, 2024
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- 9781032378701
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- 406 p. ; 30 cm.
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- 690.0286 Jan d
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.
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- First edition, 2021
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- 9783037682685
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- 189 p. ; 31 cm.
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- 720.47 Luc e
Green building illustrated. Second Edition
This guide explains why we need to build green, the theories behind green building, and advancements in the industry--with a focus on sustainable sites, approaching net-zero energy, low water usage, minimum-impact materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Glossary : page 309-312. Bibliography : page 313-315. Index : page 317-326.
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- Second edition, 2021
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- 9781119653967
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- viii, 326 p. ; 28 cm.
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- 720.47 Chi g
Carbon: a field manual for building designers
A comprehensive approach to design that integrates sustainable principles and design strategies for decarbonized construction Representing an international collaboration between academics and architects in the United States and Europe, Carbon: A Field Manual for Designers and Builders offers professionals in the field an approach to sustainable design that embraces building science principles, …
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- 9781119720768
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- 720.47 Kui c
Efficient offices
Hoy ya nadie duda de que, de igual manera que podemos parametrizar un edificio, saber cuánto mide, cuánto pesa (la célebre pregunta que Buckminster Fuller le hizo a Norman Foster, “How much does your building weigh, Mr. Foster?”), hoy deberíamos de saber todos, cuánto consumen nuestros edificios y qué hacer para mejorar su eficiencia energética. De hecho, nuestros últimos edificios …
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- 9788416500253
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- 139 p. ; 24 cm.
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- 720 Mes e
Garden city mega city : rethinking cities for the age of global warming
tête-bêche Book. One half depicts the mega city problems, but when the book is flipped over, the other half provides the garden city solutions.Packed with photographs, diagrams, and colourful info-graphics, Garden City Mega City presents a compelling case for re-examining and re-planning the mega cities of the 21st century.
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- 9789814428064
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- Unpaged p. ; 26 cm.
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- 720.47 Bin g
Green building illustrated
“Green Building Illustrated is a must-read for students and professionals in the building industry. The combination of incredibly expressive illustrations and accessible technical writing make concepts of green building on paper as intuitive as they would be if you toured a space with experts in sustainable building.” —Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO, and Founding Chair of the U.S. Green Bu…
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- 9781118562376
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- 279 p. ; 28 cm.
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- 720.47 Chi g
Plumbing, electricity, acoustics : sustainable design methods for architecture
Discover sustainable methods for designing crucial building systems for architects. This indispensable companion to Norbert Lechner's landmark volume Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects, Third Edition completes the author's mission to cover all topics in the field of sustainable environmental control. It provides knowledge appropriate for the level of complexit…
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- 9781118014752
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- 289 p. ; 29 cm.
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- 696 Lec p
The Passivhaus designer's manual : a technical guide to low and zero energy b…
The first complete technical manual for passivhaus design and construction providing a one-stop-shop handbook for all involved in passivhaus.
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- 9780415522694
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- xviii, 327 p. ; 25 cm.
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- 720.472 Hop p
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