Strategies for sustainable architecture / Paola Sassi.
By: Sassi, Paola
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TextPublisher: London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2006Description: 306 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cmISBN: 0415341426 (pbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Sustainable architectureDDC classification: 720/.47SAS Online resources: Table of contents | Publisher description | Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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BMS College of Architecture | 720/.47SAS (Browse shelf) | Available | AR-UG2116 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-296) and index.
Site and land use -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Enhancing the quality of life -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Identity and independence -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Using energy efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of mains drains.
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