Fundamentals of integrated design for sustainablebuilding: principles and practice

A rich sourcebook covering the process of environmental design and building, Fundamentals of Sustainable Building Design introduces the student and practitioner to the history, theory and technology of green building. Using integrated design as an overarching theme governing energy, resources, and environmental quality decisions, this text offers the challenges and strategies involved in working on a team. The reader is exposed to the impacts esthetics, energy, environmental and occupant experience have on green building, and can work through potential problems and decisions through end-of-chapter exercises. Chapters by specialists in the green movement round out this survey of all the important issues and developments that students and professionals need to know. Fromair and water quality to material selection and energy efficiency, this sweeping resource is sure to be referenced until worn out.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-15293-5
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 360
• Fecha Publicación: 04/06/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés