Sustainable buildings and infrastructure
Subtitle: paths to the future
By: Annie R. Pearce, Yong Han Ahn, and HanmiGlobal
Contributors: Ahn, Yong Han; Hanmi Kŭllobŏl Chusik Hoesa
Publisher: Earthscan
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780415690911; 9780415690928; 9780203130841
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General; Sustainable construction; HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living
Description: "Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in Construction Management and the Built Environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.