Building with Nature

2021-01-19

Author : Matthijs Bouw
Release : 2021-01-19
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Book Rating : 824/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis Building with Nature by : Matthijs Bouw

Download or read book Building with Nature written by Matthijs Bouw. This book was released on 2021-01-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building with Nature is a proven, innovative approach to create water-related Nature-based Solutions for societal challenges, that harnesses the forces of nature to benefit the environment, economy and society.00EcoShape, a unique collaboration between scientists, engineers, builders, designers and not-for-profits, has in the past decade designed, realized, monitored and researched multiple Building with Nature projects in Europe (especially in the Netherlands) and South East Asia. These projects demonstrate the capacity to build Nature-Based Solutions at scale to create safe and sustainable flood protection as well as ecologically rich and resilient environments that provide great places to live, work, and visit. These characteristics make Building with Nature the go-to method to adapt to and mitigate climate change.00In this book, EcoShape brings the authors into dialogue with experts and stakeholders to discuss methodologies and lessons learned about Building with Nature as well as potential barriers and enablers for implementation. It describes and illustrates key concepts, linking them to a range of landscape types and their underlying ecological, economic, and social systems. As such, the book is more than a manual; it captures the imaginative and inspirational potential of Building with Nature.

Building on Nature

2009-09 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Rachel Rodríguez
Release : 2009-09
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 451/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Building on Nature by : Rachel Rodríguez

Download or read book Building on Nature written by Rachel Rodríguez. This book was released on 2009-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the natural beauty of his homeland of Catalonia, Antoni Gaudi became a celebrated and innovative architect through the unique structures he designed in Barcelona, having a significant impact on architecture as it was known.

Building for Life

2012-09-26 Architecture

Author : Stephen R. Kellert
Release : 2012-09-26
Genre : Architecture
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Book Rating : 918/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Building for Life written by Stephen R. Kellert. This book was released on 2012-09-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," award-winning author Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In Building For Life, Kellert examines the fundamental interconnectedness of people and nature, and how the loss of this connection results in a diminished quality of life. This thoughtful new work illustrates how architects and designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation, and materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, and symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. These design techniques foster intellectual development, relaxation, and physical and emotional well-being. In the works of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, Norman Foster, and Michael Hopkins, Kellert sees the success of these strategies and presents models for moving forward. Ultimately, Kellert views our fractured relationship with nature as a design problem rather than an unavoidable aspect of modern life, and he proposes many practical and creative solutions for cultivating a more rewarding experience of nature in our built environment.

Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability

2018-02-14 Technology & Engineering

Author : Gabriel Perez
Release : 2018-02-14
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 249/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability by : Gabriel Perez

Download or read book Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability written by Gabriel Perez. This book was released on 2018-02-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity. Provides an overview of the different strategies available to integrate nature in the built environment Presents the current state of technology concerning systems and methodologies on how to incorporate nature in buildings and cities Features the latest research results on operation and ecosystem services Covers both established and new designs, including those still in the experimental stage

Building with Nature

1971 Architecture, Modern

Author : Richard Joseph Neutra
Release : 1971
Genre : Architecture, Modern
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Book Rating : 331/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Building with Nature by : Richard Joseph Neutra

Download or read book Building with Nature written by Richard Joseph Neutra. This book was released on 1971. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how architect Richard Neutra tried to provide through his architecture a link with the natural world and an environment to enrich the lives of its users.

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