Sustainable Architecture

Presenting diverse case studies of contemporary sustainable urban practice from Europe, Africa, India, South America, the USA and Australia, this book offers the reader a fantastic wealth of practical material from a range of internationally renowned authors. Highly illustrated, thematically focused..

Dean Hawkes explores the relationship between technics and poetics in environmental design in architecture from the eighteenth century to the present day...

Dean Hawkes explores the relationship between technics and poetics in environmental design in architecture from the eighteenth century to the present day...

Not simply another showcase for future utopian designs and ideals, the information presented here is based on hard research from operating buildings. This insightful book takes in: _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ an overview of the tall building and its impacts (looking at cityscape, place, mobility, mi..

This text brings together a unique collection of writing by a leading researcher and critic which outlines the evolution of the environmental dimension of architectural theory and practice in the past twenty-five years. It deals with the..

This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture. Written by highly respected authors, this is an excellent guide for practitioners, students and academics...

This well-illustrated 'think piece' provides a much needed and topical philosophical introduction to the place of environmental design in architecture. Written by highly respected authors, this is an excellent guide for practitioners, students and academics...

The first complete technical manual for passivhaus design and construction providing a one-stop-shop handbook for all involved in passivhaus...

This book is an approach to environmentally responsive architectural design that seeks to make connections between technical preoccupations of architectural science, and the necessity to sustain cultural identity...

This book is an approach to environmentally responsive architectural design that seeks to make connections between technical preoccupations of architectural science, and the necessity to sustain cultural identity...

Based on the experience gained from their involvement in the pioneering Beddington Zero Emission Development (or BedZED) in London, and subsequent innovative schemes, this title presents a coherent vision of a low carbon future. It leads the reader from basic ZEDliving principles through building ph..

The tropical belt – where large areas of South East Asia, India, Africa and parts of both North and South America are located – forms the biggest landmass in the world and has one of the highest numbers of rapidly developing cities. Coincidentally, architecture in these regions shares common problem..