Sustainable communities design handbook : green engineering, architecture, and technology /

The objective of this book is to ensure a better quality of life for everyone, both now and for generations to come. This means creating a better and safer environment internationally through the sustainable use of natural resources, encouraging sustainable development which supports a strong econom...

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Other Authors: Clark, Woodrow W.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2010.
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Summary:The objective of this book is to ensure a better quality of life for everyone, both now and for generations to come. This means creating a better and safer environment internationally through the sustainable use of natural resources, encouraging sustainable development which supports a strong economy, and ensuring a high quality environment that can be enjoyed by all. Sustainable Development Partnerships brings together in one reference today's most cutting edge technologies and methods for creating sustainable communities. With this book, Environmental Engineers, Civil Engineers, Architects, Mechanical Engineers, and Energy Engineers find a common approach to building environmental friendly communities which are energy efficient. The five part treatment starts with a clear and rigorous exposition of sustainable development in practice, followed by self-contained chapters concerning applications. Methods for the sustainable use of natural resources in built communities Clearly explains the most cutting edge sustainable technologies Provides a common approach to building sustainable communities Coverage of sustainable practices from architecture to construction.
Item Description:ScienceDirect eBook - Engineering 2010 (Elsevier and Woodhead)
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 322 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080963365
0080963366