Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment

Craig Langston

ISBN 10: 1138177679 / ISBN 13: 9781138177673

Editore: Routledge, 2016

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Sustainability is a key issue and its impact on the construction industry, as one of the major users of the Earth's resources, is starting to take hold. This book deals with sustainability as it affects the construction industry, looking at the techniques and issues which designers, engineers, planners and construction managers will have to deal with in their day-to-day activities. It covers methods of analysis such as environmental impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis as well as topics on design and energy regulation and conservation. The book is an important introduction to the subject for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. Given the importance and novelty of the subject, professionals in the construction industry will also find the book valuable.

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• Titolo: Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment
• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1138177679
• ISBN 13: 9781138177673
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 260 L x 208 A x 21 P (millimetri) 260 millimetri di larghezza per 208 millimetri di altezza per 21 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 891 grammi

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Riassunto

Sustainability is a key issue and its impact on the construction industry, as one of the major users of the Earth's resources, is starting to take hold. This book deals with sustainability as it affects the construction industry, looking at the techniques and issues which designers, engineers, planners and construction managers will have to deal with in their day-to-day activities. It covers methods of analysis such as environmental impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis as well as topics on design and energy regulation and conservation. The book is an important introduction to the subject for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. Given the importance and novelty of the subject, professionals in the construction industry will also find the book valuable.

Informazioni sull?autore

Craig A. Langston, Grace K.C. Dingpson