Green Building, A to Z
Seiten
2007
New Society Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-86571-572-1 (ISBN)
New Society Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-86571-572-1 (ISBN)
- Titel ist leider vergriffen;
keine Neuauflage - Artikel merken
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet. This guide provides an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings.
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. "Green Building A to Z" is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water conservation, reducing energy use and creating a conservation economy. The book examines all aspects of green buildings from: Architecture 2030 to Locally sourced materials to Natural ventilation to Solar energy to Zero-net energy buildings. More than just a reference, this book emphasises the importance of green buildings and green developments for a sustainable future. It will be an invaluable resource for businesspeople, homeowners, product manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals and government officials.
Green building is the fastest-growing trend to hit since the Internet, bringing with it an enormous range of new products, systems and technologies. "Green Building A to Z" is an informative, technically accurate and highly visual guide to green building, for both decision-makers and interested citizens. It begins with an introduction to the importance of green buildings and a brief history of the green building movement, outlines the benefits and costs of green buildings, and shows how you can influence the spread of green buildings. The book touches on key issues, such as enhancing water conservation, reducing energy use and creating a conservation economy. The book examines all aspects of green buildings from: Architecture 2030 to Locally sourced materials to Natural ventilation to Solar energy to Zero-net energy buildings. More than just a reference, this book emphasises the importance of green buildings and green developments for a sustainable future. It will be an invaluable resource for businesspeople, homeowners, product manufacturers, developers, building industry professionals and government officials.
Jerry Yudelson has trained 3,000 people in the US Green Building Council's LEED system, and chaired the steering committee for the world's largest green building conference for three years. The founder of a major green building consulting firm and Sustainability Director at Interface Engineering for four years, he is the author of three books on green building.
Green Buildings in a Global Context; Green Building History; What is a Green Building?; Becoming a Green Building Advocate; Green Building Terms; Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.10.2007 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Gabriola Island |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 215 x 140 mm |
| Gewicht | 396 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| Technik ► Bauwesen | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-86571-572-6 / 0865715726 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-86571-572-1 / 9780865715721 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
Techniken, Werkzeuge, Projekte
Buch | Hardcover (2020)
Verlag Dorling Kindersley
CHF 56,90
