Sustainable design : a critical guide / David Bergman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergman, David, 1956-

Series:

Architecture briefs

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable design.

Sustainable architecture.

Physical Description:

144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Princeton Architectural Press, [2012]

Summary:

Written for students and practitioners in the fields of architecture and interior design, our new Architecture BriefSustainable Design provides a concise overview of all the techniques available for reducing the energy footprint ofstructures and spaces. With clear, simple language and a practical "can do" approach, author David Bergman coverseverything from the profession's ethical responsibility, to design structures and spaces that sustain our natural resources, to specific considerations such as rainwater harvesting, graywater recycling, passive heating techniques, solar orientation, green roofs, wind energy, daylighting, indoor air quality, material evaluation and specification, and how to work with green building certification programs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781568989419

1568989415

OCLC:

607976281