Strategies for sustainable architecture
By: Paola Sassi.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
Subjects: Sustainable architecture
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The site and ecology; title: Compact cities; title: Reducing transport impacts; title: In harmony with nature; title: Local food production; title: Community and culture; title: Community participation; title: Housing for all; title: Training and employment; title: Spaces for the community; title: Promoting sustainability; title: Health and well-being; title: Comfort; title: Insensible agents of disease; title: Independence and identity; title: Restorative environments; title: Materials; title: Design for longevity; title: Waste as a resource; title: Avoiding resources depletion; title: Minimising manufacturing impacts; title: Materials and energy; title: Waste minimisation; title: Energy; title: Minimising energy needs; title: Maximising efficiently; title: 'Green' energy sources; title: Water; title: Minimising need and maximising efficiency; title: Alternative water sources; title: Reducing the use of main drains; title: Postscript; title: Appendix 1; title: Projects overview; title: Appendix 2; title: Location maps; title: Appendix 3; title: Climate; title: References and bibliography; title: Index.