The Sociology of Energy, Buildings and the Environment: Constructing Knowledge, Designing Practice

ISBN-13: 9780415182690 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 176 str.

Simon Guy; Elizabeth Shove; Simin Guy

Opis

Focusing upon energy conservation and the built environment, this book engages with areas of debate and policy currently dominated by technologists and natural scientists. It develops a sociological analysis of the science and technology of sustainability and energy efficiency.

Recenzje

'interesting and illuminating book' - Claire Haggett, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

Spis treści

I. Introduction
II. Building Research Environments
III. Energy Knowledges
IV. Theories of Knowledge and Practice
V. The Politics of Insulation
VI. Organising Design: Housing and Energy
VII. Developing Interests: Office Buildings and Barriers
VIII. Conclusions

O autorze

Simon Guy, Elizabeth Shove