Sassi, Paola, 1964-
Strategies for sustainable architecture / Paola Sassi. - London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2006. - 306 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-296) and index.
Site and land use -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Enhancing the quality of life -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Identity and independence -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Using energy efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of mains drains.
0415341426 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005015292
Sustainable architecture.
720/.47SAS
Strategies for sustainable architecture / Paola Sassi. - London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2006. - 306 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-296) and index.
Site and land use -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Enhancing the quality of life -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Identity and independence -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Using energy efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of mains drains.
0415341426 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005015292
Sustainable architecture.
720/.47SAS