Sustainable construction

Sustainability occurs when a society can meet the needs of people today without compromising its ability to meet the needs of tomorrow. In a sustainable society, economic, social and environmental concerns are adequately addressed, in a way that does not ignore the interconnected, systemic, and ofte...

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Main Author Halliday, Sandy
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2008.
Edition1st ed.
Subjects
Construction industry > Environmental aspects > Great Britain.
Sustainable architecture.
Sustainable buildings > Design and construction.
Great Britain.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080557168
9780750663946
Physical Description1 online zdroj (395 pages) : color illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Sustainability drivers
  • 2. Policy and legislation
  • 3. Cost issues
  • 4. Appraisal tools and techniques
  • 5. Materials selection
  • 6. Low-impact construction
  • 7. Heating
  • 8. Electrical installations
  • 9. Lighting and daylighting
  • 10. Ventilation and cooling strategies
  • 11. Renewable technology
  • 12. Water and sewage management
  • 13. Construction processes
  • 14. Urban ecology.

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