Sustainable Architecture: European Directives and Building Design - Brossura

Edwards, Brian

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0750641347 ISBN 13: 9780750641340

Casa editrice: Butterworth Architecture, 1998

Riassunto

Brian Edwards and a team of expert contributors set out the important sustainable principles in the practice of architecture. The second edition outlines the full impact of environmental laws for architects, especially those which derive from Europe.
This second edition has six new chapters, including Photovoltaics and new sections on 'Water conservation' and 'Sustainable construction'. It has been updated in line with the changes in European environmental law; there are also many more built examples which are fully illustrated. A wider range of case studies, targeted to the chapter themes, is also included.

Brian Edwards is Professor of Architecture at the University of Huddersfield. He is also a member of the RIBA's Environment and Energy Committee and Advisor to Kirklees Council on Agenda 21.

An expert team of contributors provide an authoritative guide to sustainable design and the law

Comprehensive range of case studies illustrate all aspects of the architect's responsibilities

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Recensione:

'This important, constructive and impressive book explains very clearly the new responsibilities and opportunities for architects emanating from environmental laws and directives. The valuable guidance encompasses energy and pollution, environmental impact, environmental health and safety, recycling, ecology and sustainable development supported by case studies. The book is very well presented and supported by many tables, diagrams and photographs, all of which help the reader in assimilating the contents of the book.'
The ASI Journal

L'autore:

Author of ten books on architecture, his main concern is with design innovation and environmental issues in architecture and urban design. He has published three books with Architectural Press (Butterworth-Heinemann) and is the author of over 200 journal articles from The Architectural Review to The Architects' Journal and Urban Design Quarterly. Brian Edwards draws upon several years in practise as an architect or urban planner in his research, writing and teaching. He currently serves on the RIBA Energy and Environment Committee and is a member of Kirklees Council's Sustainable Development Agenda 21 group.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Butterworth Architecture
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0750641347
• ISBN 13: 9780750641340
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 277