Elements of Sustainable Architecture

ISBN-13: 9780815367826 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 218 str.

Rosa Urbano Gutierrez; Laura de la Plaza Hidalgo

Opis

A clear, visual introduction which helps students to develop the skills they need to create aesthetically beautiful and sustainable buildings by applying ecological considerations throughout the design process. 

Spis treści

Introduction.  Part 1: Territorial and Urban Elements.  Introduction to Territorial and Urban Elements.  1. Designing with Climate and Terrain.  2. Designing with Constructed Elements.  3. Designing with Voids.  4. Designing with the Human Factor.  5. Designing with Networks.  6. Designing through Management.  Part 2: Natural Elements.  Introduction to Natural Elements.  7. Designing with Earth.  8. Designing with Living Elements.  9. Designing with Air.  10. Designing with the Sunlight.  11. Designing with Water.  Part 3: Material Elements.  Introduction to Material Elements.  12. Designing with Natural Fibers.  13. Designing with Products Derived from Wood.  14. Designing with Metals.  15. Designing with Stone Materials.  16. Designing with Translucent Materials.  17. Designing with Textile Materials.  Case Studies.  City Council House 2.  Modern Education 
and Training Institute.  Tara House.  Umwelt Arena.  Nest We Grow.  B01 Malmö Ecocity.  Recovery and Transformation of Valdemingómez’s Landfill.  Further Reading.  Index.