The ecology of building materials
By: Bj©ırn Berge ; translated by Filip Henley
Contributors: Henley, Filip
Publisher: Architectural Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Oxford; Boston
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 453
ISBN-13: 9780080504988
Subjects: Building materials; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Environmental aspects; Construction; General
Work titles: Bygnings materialenes ©ıkologi
Description: As both a practising architect and a researcher, Berge introduces us authoritatively to issues such as using raw materials from renewable sources, and the possibilities of designing and manufacturing reusable building materials. The alternatives to modern building materials are outlined and discussed from an ecological perspective. In a time when environmental labelling is becoming increasingly popular and the producers of building materials are urged to be more environmentally aware, it is obviously important that we are acquainted with these alternatives. Important issues discussed in this b.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.