Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building

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"Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Buildingoffers an introduction to green building concepts as well as designapproaches that reduce and can eventually eliminate the need forfossil fuel use in buildings while also conserving materials,maximizing their efficiency, protecting the indoor air fromchemical intrusion, and reducing the introduction of toxicmaterials into the environment. It represents a necessary road mapto the future designers, builders, and planners of a post-carbonworld." --from the Foreword by Ed Mazria A rich sourcebook covering the breadth of environmentalbuilding, Fundamentals of Integrated Design for SustainableBuilding introduces the student and practitioner to thehistory, theory and technology of green building. Using an activelearning approach, the concepts of sustainble architecture areexplained and reinforced through design problems, researchexercises, study questions, team projects, and discussiontopics. Chapters by specialists in the green movement round out thissurvey of all the important issues and developments that studentsand professionals need to know. From history and philosophy todesign technologies and practice, this sweeping resource is sure tobe referenced until worn out.

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"...explains how different disciplines have an environmental impact on a sites. The writers insist that all professionals need to be educated and aware that hazardous products used in a home may affect the health of the people occupying the home or the structural integrity of the building. This book is a great reference about many fundamental issues, the do's and don'ts we should be aware of when dealing with a new site. It shows us how important it is to have a "green" vision when starting a design, and that involving other disciplines in your site approach will create an integrated and sustainable design." (The Designer, Winter 2009/2010)
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