Green Construction

This is a definitive guide to the rebound effect in home heating – the increase in energy service use after a technological intervention aimed at reducing consumption. It sets out what the effect is, how it plays out in the home heating sector, what this implies for energy saving initiatives in this..

As the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities, this book explores its rich and ancient tradition to provide tried and trusted solutions to modern day construction problems. Over 250 original photos, and over fifty bespoke diagrams illustrate the features, techniques, an..

As the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities, this book explores its rich and ancient tradition to provide tried and trusted solutions to modern day construction problems. Over 250 original photos, and over fifty bespoke diagrams illustrate the features, techniques, an..

This book explores the complex relationships between climate, buildings and plants, especially in urban heat islands to form a reference for researchers and professionals...

This book examines the state-of-the-art on plants and fibres as building materials for low cost construction, emphasizing their use, properties, fabrication, new procedures and future developments. It makes available research results on new techniques for fibre reinforcement and their use in concret..

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...