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Author : Etta Kaner
Release : 2012-04
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 700/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Earth-Friendly Buildings Bridges and More by : Etta Kaner
Download or read book Earth-Friendly Buildings Bridges and More written by Etta Kaner. This book was released on 2012-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of some of the world's greenest structures.
Author : Etta Kaner
Release : 2018-10-02
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 815/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Wild Buildings and Bridges by : Etta Kaner
Download or read book Wild Buildings and Bridges written by Etta Kaner. This book was released on 2018-10-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The surprising ways nature has influenced architecture. It may come as a surprise to learn that architects have found solutions to all kinds of design challenges in nature! Some have looked to nature to solve a structural problem, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the extremely long roots of a special type of grass. Others have turned to nature for artistic inspiration, designing buildings and bridges that evoke the movement of swimming fish or a bird in flight. When it comes to style and structure, nature and architecture make perfect partners! From cactuses to birdsê wings, termite towers to honeycombs, inspiration for ingenious design is everywhere around us!
Author : Abe Kruger
Release : 2013
Genre : Buildings
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 193/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Green Building by : Abe Kruger
Download or read book Green Building written by Abe Kruger. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, International Edition provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an in-depth introduction to the construction of "green" homes. Unlike many texts that adopt a product-oriented approach, this book emphasizes the crucial planning, processes, and execution methods necessary for effective, environmentally sound construction. This text demonstrates that Earth-friendly products and energy-efficient materials take planning in order to make a building truly green. This visionary text helps students and professionals develop the knowledge and skills to "think green" from start to finish, empowering and inspiring them to build truly sustainable homes.
Author : Miriam Coleman
Release : 2011-01-15
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 775/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Earth-Friendly Buildings by : Miriam Coleman
Download or read book Earth-Friendly Buildings written by Miriam Coleman. This book was released on 2011-01-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to Earth-friendly buildings, discussing sustainable architecture, using resources such as water and energy efficiently, smaller houses, cutting down on waste, using local materials, green roofs of plants, and rain gardens.
Author : Gajanan M. Sabnis
Release : 2011-10-19
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 969/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Green Building with Concrete by : Gajanan M. Sabnis
Download or read book Green Building with Concrete written by Gajanan M. Sabnis. This book was released on 2011-10-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With superior fire resistance, strength, and a long service life, concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. A sustainable material, concrete is also easily and affordably reused and rehabilitated. The first book to provide an overview of sustainability and concrete, Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction surveys the material’s history in the green building movement and presents state-of-the-art methodologies and best practices. From the manufacturing of cement to the rehabilitation of concrete, this comprehensive book explains how concrete can be used for sustainable design and construction. It offers insight into new technological and social developments guiding the introduction of green buildings and examines the attributes that concrete has to offer the green building movement. The text also highlights research on economic analysis—particularly life cycle costing—to provide a full picture of the economic benefits of concrete. Expert contributors from around the world offer diverse viewpoints on global sustainability. Topics covered include: Principles of sustainable design Benefits of concrete’s thermal mass Mitigation of urban heat island effects Surface runoff and the application of pervious concrete for sidewalks and parking areas Reduction of construction waste Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) standards Emphasizing environmental impact and occupational and consumer health and safety, this book explains how to make the most of concrete in sustainable design. Written for university and concrete industry continuing education courses, it also serves as a reference for building owners and industry professionals who recognize the value of green building.
