A Green Vitruvius : Principles and Practice of Sustainable Architectural Design

ISBN-13: 9781849713115 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 152 str.

Vivienne Brophy;J. Owen Lewis

Opis

Provides an introduction to sustainable architectural design suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This title emphasises the importance of location specific architecture that responds to local climate conditions and uses local materials, as well as offering architectural quality with more natural and fewer artificial inputs.

Spis treści

The Green Building  The Imperative to Green Design  Architectural Quality, Quality of Service  Part 1: Process  Introduction  Inception  Design  Tender  Procedure  Construction  Operation  Refurbishment  Part 2: Issues  Introduction  Comfort Health Environment  Part 3: Strategies  Introduction  Urban and Neighbourhood Site Selection and Analysis  Site Planning  Building Form  Building Envelope Finishes  Services, Equipment and Controls Renovation  Part 4: Elements  Components Materials  Part 5: Evaluation  Introduction  Design Evaluation Tools  Building Performance Simulation Tools  Environmental Rating Systems  Life Cycle Cost