| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
466 pages ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Sustainability drivers -- Policy and legislation -- Cost isuues -- Appraisal tools & techniques -- Materials selection -- Low-impact construction -- Environmental design : heating, cooling & ventilation -- Energy generation -- Lighting & daylighting -- Water & sewage management -- Construction processes -- Urban ecology. |
| Summary |
"The second edition of Sustainable Construction provides a masterclass on the principles and techniques involved in the design and delivery of practical, affordable, high quality sustainable buildings and places. It presents precedents, theory, concepts and principles alongside 120 wide ranging case studies that highlight current best practice and encourage implementation." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Sustainable construction.
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.
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| Other Form: |
ebook version : 9781315514796 |
| ISBN |
9781138200289 paperback alkaline paper |
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113820028X paperback alkaline paper |
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9781138200258 hardcover alkaline paper |
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1138200255 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9781315514819 electronic book |
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9781315514796 electronic publication |
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9781315514802 electronic book |
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9781315514789 Mobipocket electronic book |
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