Showing posts with label Environmental. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Environmental. Show all posts
Urban Regions: Ecology & Planning Beyond the City
Richard T.T. Forman
Cambridge University Press | 0521670764 | 2008 | PDF | 432 pages | 14 Mb
DESCRIPTION
With land planning, socioeconomics and natural systems as foundations, this book combines urban planning and ecological science in examining urban regions. Writing for graduate students, academic researchers, planners, conservationists and policy makers, and with the use of informative urban-region color maps, Richard Forman analyzes 38 urban regions from 32 nations, including London, Chicago, Ottawa, Brasilia, Cairo, Seoul, Bangkok, Canberra, and a major case study of the Greater Barcelona region.
Alternative patterns of urbanization spread (including sprawl) are evaluated from the perspective of nature and people, stating land-use principles extracted from landscape ecology, transportation and hydrology. Good, bad and interesting spatial patterns for creating sustainable land mosaics are pinpointed, and urban regions are considered in broader contexts, from climate change to biodiversity loss, disasters and sense of place.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Regions and land mosaics 1
2 Planning land 27
3 Economic dimensions and socio-cultural patterns 51
4 Natural systems and greenspaces 80
5 Thirty-eight urban regions 113
6 Nature, food, and water 138
7 Built systems, built areas, and whole regions 164
8 Urbanization models and the regions 198
9 Basic principles for molding land mosaics 223
10 The Barcelona Region’s land mosaic 243
11 Gathering the pieces 282
12 Big pictures 315
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'It should certainly inform practice around the world over the coming years and help to construct the intellectual arguments for much more effective big urban region planning, with much more intelligent ecological consciousness.' esrevs.co.uk
'... an important contribution to the critically important debate about the future planning management of world cities at a time when their population will increase by 2 billion over the next 20 years. ... a timely ... attempt to demonstrate the significance of a spatial and ecological context to solving the problems that lie ahead.' Biologist
Cambridge University Press | 0521670764 | 2008 | PDF | 432 pages | 14 Mb
DESCRIPTION
With land planning, socioeconomics and natural systems as foundations, this book combines urban planning and ecological science in examining urban regions. Writing for graduate students, academic researchers, planners, conservationists and policy makers, and with the use of informative urban-region color maps, Richard Forman analyzes 38 urban regions from 32 nations, including London, Chicago, Ottawa, Brasilia, Cairo, Seoul, Bangkok, Canberra, and a major case study of the Greater Barcelona region.
Alternative patterns of urbanization spread (including sprawl) are evaluated from the perspective of nature and people, stating land-use principles extracted from landscape ecology, transportation and hydrology. Good, bad and interesting spatial patterns for creating sustainable land mosaics are pinpointed, and urban regions are considered in broader contexts, from climate change to biodiversity loss, disasters and sense of place.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Regions and land mosaics 1
2 Planning land 27
3 Economic dimensions and socio-cultural patterns 51
4 Natural systems and greenspaces 80
5 Thirty-eight urban regions 113
6 Nature, food, and water 138
7 Built systems, built areas, and whole regions 164
8 Urbanization models and the regions 198
9 Basic principles for molding land mosaics 223
10 The Barcelona Region’s land mosaic 243
11 Gathering the pieces 282
12 Big pictures 315
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'It should certainly inform practice around the world over the coming years and help to construct the intellectual arguments for much more effective big urban region planning, with much more intelligent ecological consciousness.' esrevs.co.uk
'... an important contribution to the critically important debate about the future planning management of world cities at a time when their population will increase by 2 billion over the next 20 years. ... a timely ... attempt to demonstrate the significance of a spatial and ecological context to solving the problems that lie ahead.' Biologist
Understanding Meaningful Environments
K. Moraes Zarzar and A. Guney
IOS Press | 158603913X | 2008 | PDF | 132 pages | 2 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Understanding Meaningful Environments: Architectural Precedents and the Question of Identity in Creative Design intends to put forward a discussion on the use of precedents and the production of innovative designs as well as to discuss the relationship between precedents and identity in a world undergoing a rapid process of globalization. This publication provides insights into how the strategy of making use of design precedents as a source of knowledge rather than initiating a project from tabula rasa leads to efficient, effective, and/or innovative results, based, in particular, on the work of Le Corbusier and Santiago Calatrava.
In the sense that architects’ ideologies and intentions did not form a main position in this account, one may say that it is not a value-added approach. However, in this publication, this other side of the use of precedents is explored, i.e. recollection and intention, because in addition to innovations, the critical use of precedents seems to help in the production of buildings/places that embody a critical notion of identity. The goal of this study is to provide a reflection on the themes mentioned, as well as to briefly discuss methods for precedent analysis.
LIST OF CONTENT
The use of architectural precedents in creative design
K. Moraes Zarzar
Architecture of place and cognitive biases
J.-H. Bay
Parametric simulation and pre-parametric design thinking
N. Wang and J.-H. Bay
How Lewis Mumford rethought regionalist precedents
L. Lefaivre
The question of identity in design
K. Moraes Zarzar
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: The articulation between formal and informal city
R. Segre
Architectural precedent analysis
A. Guney
Afterword
T. De Jong
EDITORIAL REVIEW
IOS Press | 158603913X | 2008 | PDF | 132 pages | 2 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Understanding Meaningful Environments: Architectural Precedents and the Question of Identity in Creative Design intends to put forward a discussion on the use of precedents and the production of innovative designs as well as to discuss the relationship between precedents and identity in a world undergoing a rapid process of globalization. This publication provides insights into how the strategy of making use of design precedents as a source of knowledge rather than initiating a project from tabula rasa leads to efficient, effective, and/or innovative results, based, in particular, on the work of Le Corbusier and Santiago Calatrava.
In the sense that architects’ ideologies and intentions did not form a main position in this account, one may say that it is not a value-added approach. However, in this publication, this other side of the use of precedents is explored, i.e. recollection and intention, because in addition to innovations, the critical use of precedents seems to help in the production of buildings/places that embody a critical notion of identity. The goal of this study is to provide a reflection on the themes mentioned, as well as to briefly discuss methods for precedent analysis.
LIST OF CONTENT
The use of architectural precedents in creative design
K. Moraes Zarzar
Architecture of place and cognitive biases
J.-H. Bay
Parametric simulation and pre-parametric design thinking
N. Wang and J.-H. Bay
How Lewis Mumford rethought regionalist precedents
L. Lefaivre
The question of identity in design
K. Moraes Zarzar
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil: The articulation between formal and informal city
R. Segre
Architectural precedent analysis
A. Guney
Afterword
T. De Jong
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Ecohouse 3rd ed
S. Roaf
Architectural Press | 0750669039 | 2007 | PDF | 488 pages | 68 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Now in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. As the need to slow climate change becomes increasingly urgent, growing numbers of people are looking to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings by using more ecologically sound techniques. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best ?green? solutions with international case studies demonstrating sustainable design in action around the world.
This edition has been expanded to include advice on powering Ecohouses using renewable energy - including wind, micro hydro and heat pumps - and an introduction to low impact building materials such as lime, earth and hemp. New case studies from across the globe have been added to inspire readers with real life examples of how to make an Ecohouse work Just reading this book won't save the world from the impact of climate change - but if everyone from governments down to householders followed its advice we might just begin to turn the tide.
Additional audience: Eco-enthusiasts and green self-builders will appreciate the handy hints and references on refurbishment and advice on how to kit out their Ecohouse with the greenest appliances and fittings. Lecturers and students on sustainable design and construction courses will find the latest real-world case studies fascinating and a great source of inspiration for their studio project work.
LIST OF CONTENT
The form of the house: the building as an analogy;
the environmental impact of building materials pushing the building envelope building-in soul ventilation health and happiness in the home passive solar design;
photovoltaics solar hot water systems using water wisely small-scale wind systems hydro power ground source heat pumps (GSHP) lime and low-energy masonry case study introduction:
towards the new vernacular tools for understanding the case studies:
the ecological footprint of households;
the Nicol graph Case studies.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'Ecohouses are not luxuries, but necessities, critical to the survival of the biosphere. This book will help you make the transition.'
George Monbiot, author and columnist
'ecohouse is an invaluable and in depth resource for anybody wishing to get to grips with the issues of sustainability and domestic design. If you plan to build homes for the future, you really should be reading this book.'
Oliver Heath,
Blustin Heath Design
About the previous editions:
'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!'
Eco-Tech Magazine
'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message'
The Architectural Review --The Architectural Review
Architectural Press | 0750669039 | 2007 | PDF | 488 pages | 68 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Now in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world. As the need to slow climate change becomes increasingly urgent, growing numbers of people are looking to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings by using more ecologically sound techniques. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best ?green? solutions with international case studies demonstrating sustainable design in action around the world.
This edition has been expanded to include advice on powering Ecohouses using renewable energy - including wind, micro hydro and heat pumps - and an introduction to low impact building materials such as lime, earth and hemp. New case studies from across the globe have been added to inspire readers with real life examples of how to make an Ecohouse work Just reading this book won't save the world from the impact of climate change - but if everyone from governments down to householders followed its advice we might just begin to turn the tide.
Additional audience: Eco-enthusiasts and green self-builders will appreciate the handy hints and references on refurbishment and advice on how to kit out their Ecohouse with the greenest appliances and fittings. Lecturers and students on sustainable design and construction courses will find the latest real-world case studies fascinating and a great source of inspiration for their studio project work.
LIST OF CONTENT
The form of the house: the building as an analogy;
the environmental impact of building materials pushing the building envelope building-in soul ventilation health and happiness in the home passive solar design;
photovoltaics solar hot water systems using water wisely small-scale wind systems hydro power ground source heat pumps (GSHP) lime and low-energy masonry case study introduction:
towards the new vernacular tools for understanding the case studies:
the ecological footprint of households;
the Nicol graph Case studies.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
'Ecohouses are not luxuries, but necessities, critical to the survival of the biosphere. This book will help you make the transition.'
George Monbiot, author and columnist
'ecohouse is an invaluable and in depth resource for anybody wishing to get to grips with the issues of sustainability and domestic design. If you plan to build homes for the future, you really should be reading this book.'
Oliver Heath,
Blustin Heath Design
About the previous editions:
'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!'
Eco-Tech Magazine
'It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message'
The Architectural Review --The Architectural Review
Groundwater Management in Asian Cities
S. Takizawa
Springer | 4431783989 | 2008 | PDF | 334 pages | 8 Mb
DESCRIPTION
In 2007, the world's urban population surpassed the number of people living in rural areas and is still growing. The number of city dwellers who do not have access to piped water and rely on groundwater is also increasing. In many Asian cities, groundwater is not only the source of domestic water but also an important resource for industrial development, making better management of groundwater resources essential for sustainable development. Because groundwater is easier to access and costs less than water from piped systems, groundwater abstraction cannot be easily regulated.
Policies for groundwater management adopted in Japan and other Asian countries are compared, and technologies for efficient use of groundwater are elucidated. Groundwater contamination is also a serious problem that exacerbates water scarcity in Asian cities. Case studies illustrate the cause and consequences of naturally occurring contaminants such as arsenic and fluoride, and groundwater contamination due to anthropogenic contaminants is described. Also discussed are technologies for treating contaminated groundwater to reduce the health risks of drinking contaminated groundwater.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part I. Groundwater Problems in Urban Areas
1. Introduction
Satoshi Takizawa
2. Groundwater Use and Management in Urban Areas
Satoshi Takizawa
3. Groundwater Resources in Urban Water Management
Yanjun Shen and Taikan Oki
4. Groundwater Potential in the Central District of Tokyo
Tomochika Tokunaga
Part II. Technologies for the Analysis of Urban Groundwater
5. The Shallow Groundwater Environment and the Risk of Soil Liquefaction
Takeshi Hayashi
6. Coupled Groundwater Flow/ Deformation Modelling for Predicting Land Subsidence
Masaatsu Aichi
7. Groundwater Contamination in Urban Areas
Keisuke Kuroda and Tetsuo Fukushi
8. Detection of Microbial Contamination in Groundwater
Hiroyuki Katayama
Part III. Efficient Use of Groundwater Resources
9. Environmental Systems Analysis of Urban Water Systems
Satoshi Ishii
10. Groundwater Use for Thermal Energy
Ryozo Ooka and Yujin Nam
11. Bioremediation of Groundwater and Soil in Urban Areas
Futoshi Kurisu
Part IV. Groundwater Management in Asian Cities
12. Groundwater Management Policies in Asian Mega-Cities
Yatsuka Kataoka and Tetsuo Kuyama
13. Groundwater Contamination in Asian Coastal Cities: Case Study of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Micha Sigrist
14. Arsenic Contamination in Hanoi City, Vietnam
Tran Thi Viet Nga
15. Health Risks of Fluoride in the Chiang Mai Basin, Thailand
Tomoko Takeda and Satoshi Takizawa
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Springer | 4431783989 | 2008 | PDF | 334 pages | 8 Mb
DESCRIPTION
In 2007, the world's urban population surpassed the number of people living in rural areas and is still growing. The number of city dwellers who do not have access to piped water and rely on groundwater is also increasing. In many Asian cities, groundwater is not only the source of domestic water but also an important resource for industrial development, making better management of groundwater resources essential for sustainable development. Because groundwater is easier to access and costs less than water from piped systems, groundwater abstraction cannot be easily regulated.
Policies for groundwater management adopted in Japan and other Asian countries are compared, and technologies for efficient use of groundwater are elucidated. Groundwater contamination is also a serious problem that exacerbates water scarcity in Asian cities. Case studies illustrate the cause and consequences of naturally occurring contaminants such as arsenic and fluoride, and groundwater contamination due to anthropogenic contaminants is described. Also discussed are technologies for treating contaminated groundwater to reduce the health risks of drinking contaminated groundwater.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part I. Groundwater Problems in Urban Areas
1. Introduction
Satoshi Takizawa
2. Groundwater Use and Management in Urban Areas
Satoshi Takizawa
3. Groundwater Resources in Urban Water Management
Yanjun Shen and Taikan Oki
4. Groundwater Potential in the Central District of Tokyo
Tomochika Tokunaga
Part II. Technologies for the Analysis of Urban Groundwater
5. The Shallow Groundwater Environment and the Risk of Soil Liquefaction
Takeshi Hayashi
6. Coupled Groundwater Flow/ Deformation Modelling for Predicting Land Subsidence
Masaatsu Aichi
7. Groundwater Contamination in Urban Areas
Keisuke Kuroda and Tetsuo Fukushi
8. Detection of Microbial Contamination in Groundwater
Hiroyuki Katayama
Part III. Efficient Use of Groundwater Resources
9. Environmental Systems Analysis of Urban Water Systems
Satoshi Ishii
10. Groundwater Use for Thermal Energy
Ryozo Ooka and Yujin Nam
11. Bioremediation of Groundwater and Soil in Urban Areas
Futoshi Kurisu
Part IV. Groundwater Management in Asian Cities
12. Groundwater Management Policies in Asian Mega-Cities
Yatsuka Kataoka and Tetsuo Kuyama
13. Groundwater Contamination in Asian Coastal Cities: Case Study of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Micha Sigrist
14. Arsenic Contamination in Hanoi City, Vietnam
Tran Thi Viet Nga
15. Health Risks of Fluoride in the Chiang Mai Basin, Thailand
Tomoko Takeda and Satoshi Takizawa
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Your Green Home A Guide to Planning a Healthy, Environmentally Friendly New Home
Alex WilsonNew Society Publishing | 2006 | PDF | 256 pages | 4 Mb
DESCRIPTION
More and more homeowners today want houses that are healthy to live in and cause minimal damage to the environment. That's what green building is all about.
Your Green Home is written for homeowners planning a new home-whether you are working with an architect or builder, or serving as your own general contractor. Intended to improve the overall environmental performance of new houses being built, the book sets out to answer some of the big-picture questions relating to having a home designed and built-and getting what you want.
Your Green Home covers:
Home location and its relationship to the community
Site design
Construction systems
Building design to optimize energy performance
Renewable energy systems
Material selection
Indoor environmental quality
Water efficiency
Material selection
Written by the founder of Building Green-North America's premier green building authority-this book will prove useful not only to future homeowners, but also to designers and builders seeking to meet this demand. Building professionals well-versed in green building may find this a useful book to give to potential clients to convey the scope and principles of green building.
About the Author
Alex Wilson is president of BuildingGreen, Inc. and executive editor of Environmental Building News, the oldest and most respected publication serving North America's green building industry. A green building expert since the 1970s, he has authored countless articles on the topic and several books, including Green Building Products, the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, and Green Development: Integrating Ecology and Real Estate.
LIST OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1:
So YouWant to Build a Green Home 1
What is Green Building? 1
A Short History of Green Building 3
How to Use this Book 7
CHAPTER 2:
Finding the Help You Need 9
Hiring a Designer 10
Hiring a Builder 12
Serving as Your Own General Contractor 14
Building Your Own House 15
CHAPTER 3:
Where to Build 17
Building a New House vs. Fixing Up an Old One 17
Your Home as Part of the Community 18
Building on Previously Disturbed Land and Urban Infill Lots 20
Evaluating the Greenfield Sites 21
Regulatory Constraints 25
Siting Your Home 26
CHAPTER 4:
General Issues in House Design 29
Is a Stand-Alone, Single-Family HouseWhat You ReallyWant? 29
How Big a House do You Need? 31
Design for Durability 32
Design for Accessibility and Adaptability 33
House Configuration 34
What About an Attached Garage? 36
Other Design Issues 37
CHAPTER 5:
The Structural Building System 39
ConventionalWood Framing (2x4, 2x6) 39
ConventionalWood Framing with Rigid Foam Insulation 41
High-TechWood Framing Systems 42
Timber Framing 43
Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Construction 45
Steel Framing 47
Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Construction 49
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) 49
Other Masonry Block Building Systems 49
Strawbale Construction 51
Deciding Among the Building System Alternatives 53
CHAPTER 6:
Energy Efficient Design 57
Why Reduce Use of Fossil Fuels? 57
Integration is Key 59
A Superinsulated, Airtight Envelope 60
SelectingWindows 69
Selecting Heating Equipment 72
Cooling Your House 79
Water Heating 82
Home Appliances 85
Lighting 87
Energy Improvements on the Horizon 88
CHAPTER 7:
Making Use of Renewable Energy 91
Passive Solar Heating 91
Natural Daylighting 95
SolarWater Heating 98
Photovoltaics 100
Wind Power and Green Electricity 103
Wood Energy 103
Zero-Energy and Carbon-Neutral Homes 106
Final Thoughts on Energy 106
CHAPTER 8:
Materials and Products for Green Building 107
Why Choose Green Building Products? 108
Use Less Material 109
Consider the Entire Life Cycle 109
Selecting Building Products 111
Getting the Information You Need for Material Selection 122
CHAPTER 9:
Creating a Safe Indoor Environment 125
Eliminate, Isolate, and Ventilate 125
House Design for a Healthy Indoor Environment 127
Choosing Products and Materials for the House 133
Ventilation Strategies 138
Keeping a Healthy House Healthy 144
CHAPTER 10:
Respecting and ConservingWater 147
Water Conservation in the Home 148
Water Conservation Outdoors 153
Dealing withWastewater 155
Graywater Separation and Treatment 159
Rainwater Harvesting 161
Managing Stormwater 163
CHAPTER 11:
Dealing with ConstructionWaste 165
Reducing Job-SiteWaste 165
Reusing Job-SiteWaste 167
Recycling Job-SiteWaste 169
Proper Disposal ofWastes that Cannot Be Recycled 171
CHAPTER 12:
Landscaping and Plantings 173
Protection of Soils and Vegetation During SiteWork 173
Landscaping for Energy Conservation 174
Landscaping for Biodiversity 177
Water-Conserving Landscaping 181
Edible Landscaping 182
CHAPTER 13:
Costs of Building Green 185
Controlling Construction Costs 185
Construction Costs vs.Operating Costs 187
The Cost of Good Design 190
Paying for a Green Home 190
BenefittingWhen You Sell a Green Home 193
CHAPTER 14:
Living in Your Green Home 195
Understanding How Your HouseWorks—The Homeowner’s Manual 195
Energy Efficiency 196
Water Efficiency 199
Maintenance 200
Selection of Furnishings 201
Cleaning Products 203
DealingWithWaste 203
Composting OrganicWaste 205
Involve theWhole Family inWaste Management 207
Transportation 207
Enjoy the Outdoors 208
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Architecture and the Urban Environment: A Vision for the New Age
D. Thomas
Architectural Press | 0750654627 | 2002 | PDF | 224 pages | 25 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This well illustrated text forms a critical appraisal of the place and direction of architecture and urban design in a new world order at the start of the 21st century. The book defines architectural and environmental goals for the New Age by analysing recent contemporary work for its responsiveness to important social and environmental issues and comparing it to successful precedents in architecture. It argues that this new sustainable approach to architecture should be recognised as a new development of mainstream architectural history. This practical guide illustrates current social and natural resource issues to aid architects in their approach to future design. Environmental economics is presented as a potential bridge over the divide between the expectations of the business sector and the concerns of environmental lobbies. Through examples and case studies, an accessible analysis of carefully researched data, drawn from primary sources over four continents, allows the author to outline the current urgency for architects and urban designers to respond with real commitment to current and future changing contexts. This book expresses a holistic vision and proposes a value system in response to the diagnosis. It includes: sound architectural and environmental ethics; end user involvement in the design process and technological advances aimed at sustainable resource use. Includes international case studies from Europe, North America, the Developing world including South Africa, South America and Central Asia.
LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction.
The Urban Habitat.
Directions in Architecture.
Cultural Rhythms.
Urban Design in Response.
Sensory Attributes.
Architecture in Response.
On Environmental Economics.
The Timeless Way.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"By bringing a world perspective, the book provides many prompts to the asking of fundamental design questions, challenging preconceived design solutions. ...This book may help promote a wider and deeper view of alternative architectures."
Building Engineer -- Review
Architectural Press | 0750654627 | 2002 | PDF | 224 pages | 25 Mb
DESCRIPTION
This well illustrated text forms a critical appraisal of the place and direction of architecture and urban design in a new world order at the start of the 21st century. The book defines architectural and environmental goals for the New Age by analysing recent contemporary work for its responsiveness to important social and environmental issues and comparing it to successful precedents in architecture. It argues that this new sustainable approach to architecture should be recognised as a new development of mainstream architectural history. This practical guide illustrates current social and natural resource issues to aid architects in their approach to future design. Environmental economics is presented as a potential bridge over the divide between the expectations of the business sector and the concerns of environmental lobbies. Through examples and case studies, an accessible analysis of carefully researched data, drawn from primary sources over four continents, allows the author to outline the current urgency for architects and urban designers to respond with real commitment to current and future changing contexts. This book expresses a holistic vision and proposes a value system in response to the diagnosis. It includes: sound architectural and environmental ethics; end user involvement in the design process and technological advances aimed at sustainable resource use. Includes international case studies from Europe, North America, the Developing world including South Africa, South America and Central Asia.
LIST OF CONTENT
Introduction.
The Urban Habitat.
Directions in Architecture.
Cultural Rhythms.
Urban Design in Response.
Sensory Attributes.
Architecture in Response.
On Environmental Economics.
The Timeless Way.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"By bringing a world perspective, the book provides many prompts to the asking of fundamental design questions, challenging preconceived design solutions. ...This book may help promote a wider and deeper view of alternative architectures."
Building Engineer -- Review
Construction Ecology Nature as a basis for green buildings
2000 - 2005,
Architecture,
Civil,
Contruction,
Engineering,
Environmental,
General Building Types and Styles,
Materials
Charles KilbertTaylor & Fancis |2001 | PDF | 336 pages | 8 Mb
DESCRIPTION
As designers of built environments focus increasingly on green and sustainable construction they will be able to learn much from the field of industrial ecology. Industrial ecology provides a sound means of systemizing the various ideas which come under the banner of os sustainable construction.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 Defining an ecology of construction 7
2 Material circulation, energy hierarchy, and building construction 37
3 On complexity theory, exergy, and industrial ecology 72
4 Applying the principles of ecological emergence to building design and construction 108
5 Using ecological dynamics to move toward an adaptive architecture 127
6 Minimizing waste emissions from the built environment 159
7 Industrial ecology and the built environment 177
8 Construction ecology and metabolism 196
9 Construction ecology 220
10 Ecologic analogues and architecture 231
11 Natural metabolism as the basis for “intelligent” architecture 248
12 Green architecture 269
EDITORIAL REVIEW
This volume contains a stimulating discussion on an interesting new aspect of building science, and the contributions are by no means uniformly pro- 'green'. - Architectural Science Review
This volume contains a stimulating discussion on an interesting new aspect of building science, and the contributions are by no means uniformly pro-green. - Architectural Science Review
Environmental Noise Barriers : A Guide to Their Acoustic & Visual Design
B. Kotzen & C. English
Taylor and Francis | 9780419231806| 1999 | PDF | 184 pages | 7 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Noise pollution generated by transport is acknowledged to be a major environmental problem. This book examines both the acoustic and landscape issues affecting the design of barriers. By addressing the needs of the whole design team, it provides expert guidance on good practice and highlights the pitfalls of poor design. Detailed consideration is given to materials, engineering, legal and environmental issues as well as the health and social impacts of noise barriers. Environmental Noise Barriers is a unique one-step reference for practitioners, be they acoustic engineers, landscape architects or manufacturers and for highways departments in local and central authorities.
* illustrates the wide variety of design solutions for different acoustic and landscape situations in several European countries
* contains a generous range of full colour photographs
* provides information on manufacturers, products and services.
LIST OF CONTENT
1. Introduction.
2. Defining the need for barriers.
3. Acoustic performance of barriers.
4. Barrier morphology and design.
5. Types of barrier and barrier materials.
6. Engineering, safety, environmental and cost considerations.
Appendix 1 - Index of manufacturers, installers and suppliers.
Author index.
Subject index.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
An interesting and readable book - Acoustics Bulletin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Taylor and Francis | 9780419231806| 1999 | PDF | 184 pages | 7 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Noise pollution generated by transport is acknowledged to be a major environmental problem. This book examines both the acoustic and landscape issues affecting the design of barriers. By addressing the needs of the whole design team, it provides expert guidance on good practice and highlights the pitfalls of poor design. Detailed consideration is given to materials, engineering, legal and environmental issues as well as the health and social impacts of noise barriers. Environmental Noise Barriers is a unique one-step reference for practitioners, be they acoustic engineers, landscape architects or manufacturers and for highways departments in local and central authorities.
* illustrates the wide variety of design solutions for different acoustic and landscape situations in several European countries
* contains a generous range of full colour photographs
* provides information on manufacturers, products and services.
LIST OF CONTENT
1. Introduction.
2. Defining the need for barriers.
3. Acoustic performance of barriers.
4. Barrier morphology and design.
5. Types of barrier and barrier materials.
6. Engineering, safety, environmental and cost considerations.
Appendix 1 - Index of manufacturers, installers and suppliers.
Author index.
Subject index.
EDITORIAL REVIEW
An interesting and readable book - Acoustics Bulletin --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Ecohouse, A Design Guide
S. Roaf
Architectural Press | 0750649046 | 2001 | PDF | 352 pages | 7 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Now in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world.
As the need to slow climate change becomes increasingly urgent, growing numbers of people are looking to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings by using more ecologically sound techniques. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best ‘green’ solutions with international case studies demonstrating sustainable design in action around the world.
This edition has been expanded to include advice on powering Ecohouses using renewable energy - including wind, micro hydro and heat pumps - and an introduction to low impact building materials such as lime, earth and hemp. New case studies from across the globe have been added to inspire readers with real life examples of how to make an Ecohouse work
Just reading this book won't save the world from the impact of climate change - but if everyone from governments down to householders followed its advice we might just begin to turn the tide.
Additional audience:
Eco-enthusiasts and green self-builders will appreciate the handy hints and references on refurbishment and advice on how to kit out their Ecohouse with the greenest appliances and fittings.
Lecturers and students on sustainable design and construction courses will find the latest real-world case studies fascinating and a great source of inspiration for their studio project work.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 The form of the house: the building as an analogy 15
2 The environmental impact of building materials 38
Andre Viljoen and Katrin Bohn
3 Detailing the envelope 63
4 Building-in soul 85
Christopher Day
5 Ventilation 95
6 Health and happiness in the home 123
7 Passive solar design 148
8 Photovoltaics 165
9 Solar hot water systems 200
10 Using water wisely 216
Case study introduction: towards the new vernacular 239
Owner Place Country Designer/Architect/Team
1 Sue Roaf Oxford UK Sue Roaf and David Woods 242
2 Inglis & Goudsmit Findhorn Scotland Johan Vorster 246
3 Økologiske Hus AS, Marnardal Norway Bjørn Berge, Gaia, Lista AS 251
Norges Forskningstråd,
statens Forurensningstilsyn
4 Krister Wiberg Lund Sweden Krister Wiberg 254
5 Dr and Mrs Ramlal Hyderabad India Prashant Kapoor, Saleem Akhtar, 256
Arun Prasad, Manuel Fuentes
6 Syounai Hamamatsu Japan OM Solar 262
7 Mr and Mrs I. Sagara Inagi Tokyo, Japan Ken-ichi Kimura, Mr H Matsuoka 266
8 Jimmy Lim Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Jimmy Lim, CSL Associates 268
9 Ministry of Construction, Surabaya Indonesia Prof. Silas, Dr Y Kodama 272
Indonesia
10 F. and F. Riedweg Townsville Australia Felix Riedweg 275
11 Graham Duncan Waiheke Island New Zealand Graham Duncan 279
12 Ashok and Rajiv Lall Delhi India Ashok Lall Architects 282
13 M. L. Bidani Delhi India Arvind Krishan 288
14 Isaac Meir Negev Desert Israel Isaac Meir 291
Highlands
15 Manuel Fuentes and Bariloche Argentina Manuel Fuentes 296
Ana Lopez
16 David Morrison and Oyster Pond St Maarten David Morrison Associates 303
Susan Parson
17 Jose Roberto Mexico City Mexico Jose Roberto Garcia-Chavez 308
Garcia-Chavez
18 Richard Levine Lexington, KT USA Richard Levine 313
19 Charles Middleton Gravenhurst, Canada Charles Middleton 317
Ontario
20 Christopher Day Pembrokeshire Wales Christopher Day 321
21 David Johnson Monmouth Wales Andrew Yeats, Matthew Hill, 325
Steve Wade
EDITORIAL REVIEW
EcoTech Magazine
'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
Reviews for the First Edition of Ecohouse:
"It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message."
The Architectural Review
"Sue Roaf has been able to show wonderful examples of climate-sensitive design from around the world. She addresses the architectural issues head on. The book is a good read, wonderfully illustrated and full of inspiration for the eco-enthusiast or self builder."
5-star Amazon customer review
"I was prepared to find some of the sections a bit too techie, but in fact was riveted from start to finish. Very well written throughout and the case studies are fantastic."
5-star Amazon customer review
Reviews for Ecohouse 2:
'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!'
EcoTech Magazine
'As straightforward and compelling as Ed Mazria's The Passive Solar Energy Book (1979), this seminal work is today's most accessible guide for aspiring designers of sustainable residential buildings worldwide.'
Society of Building Science Educators
Ecohouse 2 is a valuable introduction to green building principles.-- Energy Design Update --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Architectural Press | 0750649046 | 2001 | PDF | 352 pages | 7 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Now in its 3rd edition, the bestselling Ecohouse continues to be both a technical guide and an inspiration for thousands of architects, designers and eco-builders all over the world.
As the need to slow climate change becomes increasingly urgent, growing numbers of people are looking to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings by using more ecologically sound techniques. Ecohouse provides design information about the latest low-impact materials and technologies, showcasing the newest and best ‘green’ solutions with international case studies demonstrating sustainable design in action around the world.
This edition has been expanded to include advice on powering Ecohouses using renewable energy - including wind, micro hydro and heat pumps - and an introduction to low impact building materials such as lime, earth and hemp. New case studies from across the globe have been added to inspire readers with real life examples of how to make an Ecohouse work
Just reading this book won't save the world from the impact of climate change - but if everyone from governments down to householders followed its advice we might just begin to turn the tide.
Additional audience:
Eco-enthusiasts and green self-builders will appreciate the handy hints and references on refurbishment and advice on how to kit out their Ecohouse with the greenest appliances and fittings.
Lecturers and students on sustainable design and construction courses will find the latest real-world case studies fascinating and a great source of inspiration for their studio project work.
LIST OF CONTENT
1 The form of the house: the building as an analogy 15
2 The environmental impact of building materials 38
Andre Viljoen and Katrin Bohn
3 Detailing the envelope 63
4 Building-in soul 85
Christopher Day
5 Ventilation 95
6 Health and happiness in the home 123
7 Passive solar design 148
8 Photovoltaics 165
9 Solar hot water systems 200
10 Using water wisely 216
Case study introduction: towards the new vernacular 239
Owner Place Country Designer/Architect/Team
1 Sue Roaf Oxford UK Sue Roaf and David Woods 242
2 Inglis & Goudsmit Findhorn Scotland Johan Vorster 246
3 Økologiske Hus AS, Marnardal Norway Bjørn Berge, Gaia, Lista AS 251
Norges Forskningstråd,
statens Forurensningstilsyn
4 Krister Wiberg Lund Sweden Krister Wiberg 254
5 Dr and Mrs Ramlal Hyderabad India Prashant Kapoor, Saleem Akhtar, 256
Arun Prasad, Manuel Fuentes
6 Syounai Hamamatsu Japan OM Solar 262
7 Mr and Mrs I. Sagara Inagi Tokyo, Japan Ken-ichi Kimura, Mr H Matsuoka 266
8 Jimmy Lim Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Jimmy Lim, CSL Associates 268
9 Ministry of Construction, Surabaya Indonesia Prof. Silas, Dr Y Kodama 272
Indonesia
10 F. and F. Riedweg Townsville Australia Felix Riedweg 275
11 Graham Duncan Waiheke Island New Zealand Graham Duncan 279
12 Ashok and Rajiv Lall Delhi India Ashok Lall Architects 282
13 M. L. Bidani Delhi India Arvind Krishan 288
14 Isaac Meir Negev Desert Israel Isaac Meir 291
Highlands
15 Manuel Fuentes and Bariloche Argentina Manuel Fuentes 296
Ana Lopez
16 David Morrison and Oyster Pond St Maarten David Morrison Associates 303
Susan Parson
17 Jose Roberto Mexico City Mexico Jose Roberto Garcia-Chavez 308
Garcia-Chavez
18 Richard Levine Lexington, KT USA Richard Levine 313
19 Charles Middleton Gravenhurst, Canada Charles Middleton 317
Ontario
20 Christopher Day Pembrokeshire Wales Christopher Day 321
21 David Johnson Monmouth Wales Andrew Yeats, Matthew Hill, 325
Steve Wade
EDITORIAL REVIEW
EcoTech Magazine
'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
Reviews for the First Edition of Ecohouse:
"It's great to read a book with a no-nonsense message."
The Architectural Review
"Sue Roaf has been able to show wonderful examples of climate-sensitive design from around the world. She addresses the architectural issues head on. The book is a good read, wonderfully illustrated and full of inspiration for the eco-enthusiast or self builder."
5-star Amazon customer review
"I was prepared to find some of the sections a bit too techie, but in fact was riveted from start to finish. Very well written throughout and the case studies are fantastic."
5-star Amazon customer review
Reviews for Ecohouse 2:
'A must-read for architects, builders and eco-house enthusiasts!'
EcoTech Magazine
'As straightforward and compelling as Ed Mazria's The Passive Solar Energy Book (1979), this seminal work is today's most accessible guide for aspiring designers of sustainable residential buildings worldwide.'
Society of Building Science Educators
Ecohouse 2 is a valuable introduction to green building principles.-- Energy Design Update --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Green Building Handbook Volume 1
T. Woolley, S. Kimmins, P. & R. Harrison
Taylor & Francis | 0419226907 | 1997 | PDF | 224 pages | 5 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Green Building Handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, with at-a-glance tables for buyers and specifiers.
Environmentally responsible building involves resolving many conflicting issues and requirements. Each stage in the design process from the fundamental decisions about what, where and even whether to build has implications for the environment.
Evolving out of the success of Green Building Digest, a publication described by Building Design as well-researched, authoritative and exhaustive, this practical new handbook considers the environmental issues which relate to the production, use and disposal of key building products and materials. It is designed to help specifiers and purchasers gain awareness of the potential environmental impact of their decisions.
Chapter by chapter Green Building Handbook looks at a different sector of the trade from flooring to roofing, comparing the environmental effects of commonly available products with less well known green alternatives. A Best Buys section then ranks these products from lowest to highest impact.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part 1— Introduction
1. Green Building 2
2. How to Set About Green Building 18
3. Examples of Green Buildings 23
Part 2— Product Analysis and Materials Specification
How to use the Handbook 32
Key to Table Headings 33
4. Energy 36
5. Insulation Materials 59
6. Masonry 78
7. Timber 103
8. Composite Boards 131
9. Timber Preservatives 160
10. Window Frames 201
11. Paints and Stains for Joinery 221
12. Roofing Materials 235
13. Rainwater Goods 285
14. Toilets and Sewage Disposal 305
15. Carpets and Floorcoverings 328
Further Reading 355
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"'...easy to use, interesting...'."
-Architectural Technology
Taylor & Francis | 0419226907 | 1997 | PDF | 224 pages | 5 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Green Building Handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, with at-a-glance tables for buyers and specifiers.
Environmentally responsible building involves resolving many conflicting issues and requirements. Each stage in the design process from the fundamental decisions about what, where and even whether to build has implications for the environment.
Evolving out of the success of Green Building Digest, a publication described by Building Design as well-researched, authoritative and exhaustive, this practical new handbook considers the environmental issues which relate to the production, use and disposal of key building products and materials. It is designed to help specifiers and purchasers gain awareness of the potential environmental impact of their decisions.
Chapter by chapter Green Building Handbook looks at a different sector of the trade from flooring to roofing, comparing the environmental effects of commonly available products with less well known green alternatives. A Best Buys section then ranks these products from lowest to highest impact.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part 1— Introduction
1. Green Building 2
2. How to Set About Green Building 18
3. Examples of Green Buildings 23
Part 2— Product Analysis and Materials Specification
How to use the Handbook 32
Key to Table Headings 33
4. Energy 36
5. Insulation Materials 59
6. Masonry 78
7. Timber 103
8. Composite Boards 131
9. Timber Preservatives 160
10. Window Frames 201
11. Paints and Stains for Joinery 221
12. Roofing Materials 235
13. Rainwater Goods 285
14. Toilets and Sewage Disposal 305
15. Carpets and Floorcoverings 328
Further Reading 355
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"'...easy to use, interesting...'."
-Architectural Technology
Homes that Heal & those that don't
A. Thompson
New Society Publishers | 0865715114 | 2004 | PDF | 320 pages | 8 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Media reports focus increasingly on the declining health of children in industrialized countries. Asthma, autism, learning and behavior problems, and cancer are all on the rise. At the same time, there is consistent news about poor indoor air quality, mold and how buildings can make people sick.
Homes that Heal addresses both of these developments, revealing that our own homes can contribute to many of these health problems. A passionate examination of our built environment and the alarming impact today's chemically polluted world is having on the health of present and future generations, Homes That Heal is easy-to-read, solutions-oriented and humorous, full of stories and advice that empower families to take back their health on a daily basis. Topics covered include:
a Healthy Home Quiz that enables readers to evaluate the health of their own home and identify many of the common home health hazards
factors impacting indoor air quality
a room-by-room examination of typical problems and solutions
toxic materials used in building a new home or remodeling
cleaning products and other consumer hazards found in the home
an easy-to-understand introduction to the science of Bau-biologie (Building Biology), an internationally recognized approach to healthy construction.
Packed with useful information and resources, Homes That Heal is written to be easily understood by busy mothers and will appeal to anyone interested in the health of his or her family. Designed for the family coffee table, it is equally suitable for doctors' offices and home improvement stores.
Athena Thompson is an award-winning entrepreneur specializing in environmental medicine and is an advocate for children's health. A natural health specialist for 18 years and a certified bau-biologist (building biologist), she is cofounder/owner of Humabuilt Healthy Building Systems and lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One: The Building of a House
Chapter 1: The Basics 5
Chapter 2: The Healthy Versus The Unhealthy Home 13
Chapter 3: The Conventionally Built New Home 19
Chapter 4: The Remodeled Home 41
Chapter 5: The Healthy New Home 55
Part Two: How To Live Healthfully In Your House
Chapter 6: Environmental Health at Home 75
Healthy Home Quiz 83
Chapter 7: Bedrooms 99
Chapter 8: Bathrooms 131
Chapter 9: Kitchens 147
Chapter 10: Laundry Rooms 165
Chapter 11: Home Offices 181
Chapter 12: Other Rooms 191
Chapter 13: Garages 205
Chapter 14: Yards, Plants, and Pests 213
Chapter 15: Pets 229
Chapter 16: Cleaning 239
Chapter 17: Home Maintenance 255
Chapter 18: Living Happily Ever After 265
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"...a book that is useful not only for homeowners but for renters as well." - Vancouver Sun, Saturday 4th December 2004.
New Society Publishers | 0865715114 | 2004 | PDF | 320 pages | 8 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Media reports focus increasingly on the declining health of children in industrialized countries. Asthma, autism, learning and behavior problems, and cancer are all on the rise. At the same time, there is consistent news about poor indoor air quality, mold and how buildings can make people sick.
Homes that Heal addresses both of these developments, revealing that our own homes can contribute to many of these health problems. A passionate examination of our built environment and the alarming impact today's chemically polluted world is having on the health of present and future generations, Homes That Heal is easy-to-read, solutions-oriented and humorous, full of stories and advice that empower families to take back their health on a daily basis. Topics covered include:
a Healthy Home Quiz that enables readers to evaluate the health of their own home and identify many of the common home health hazards
factors impacting indoor air quality
a room-by-room examination of typical problems and solutions
toxic materials used in building a new home or remodeling
cleaning products and other consumer hazards found in the home
an easy-to-understand introduction to the science of Bau-biologie (Building Biology), an internationally recognized approach to healthy construction.
Packed with useful information and resources, Homes That Heal is written to be easily understood by busy mothers and will appeal to anyone interested in the health of his or her family. Designed for the family coffee table, it is equally suitable for doctors' offices and home improvement stores.
Athena Thompson is an award-winning entrepreneur specializing in environmental medicine and is an advocate for children's health. A natural health specialist for 18 years and a certified bau-biologist (building biologist), she is cofounder/owner of Humabuilt Healthy Building Systems and lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
LIST OF CONTENT
Part One: The Building of a House
Chapter 1: The Basics 5
Chapter 2: The Healthy Versus The Unhealthy Home 13
Chapter 3: The Conventionally Built New Home 19
Chapter 4: The Remodeled Home 41
Chapter 5: The Healthy New Home 55
Part Two: How To Live Healthfully In Your House
Chapter 6: Environmental Health at Home 75
Healthy Home Quiz 83
Chapter 7: Bedrooms 99
Chapter 8: Bathrooms 131
Chapter 9: Kitchens 147
Chapter 10: Laundry Rooms 165
Chapter 11: Home Offices 181
Chapter 12: Other Rooms 191
Chapter 13: Garages 205
Chapter 14: Yards, Plants, and Pests 213
Chapter 15: Pets 229
Chapter 16: Cleaning 239
Chapter 17: Home Maintenance 255
Chapter 18: Living Happily Ever After 265
EDITORIAL REVIEW
"...a book that is useful not only for homeowners but for renters as well." - Vancouver Sun, Saturday 4th December 2004.
