Sustainable architecture and design Books

Book SynopsisA spectacular collection of 50 magnificent contemporary houses across the globe, each built to exist harmoniously amid the trees Take a walk through luscious jungles, get lost among snowy evergreens, and look out from mossy banks across vast Nordic fjords in Living in the Forest, a dynamic survey of contemporary forest homes. Each architect-designed house, whether demonstrating innovative ecological design or shoring against the elements, explores a different facet of woodland living across a huge range of countries worldwide. The properties are shown throughout the book via stunning exterior and interior photography, and each home is accompanied by an illuminating text to bring the property to life. Connecting us to nature through their affinity with trees, each home in this expertly curated collection powerfully demonstrates the importance of green living. Includes outstanding homes by Helen & Hard, HW Studio, Olson Kundig, Studio MK27, and Studio Saxe alongside emerging studios specializing in environmental design. Showcases beautiful houses located in forests around the world, from Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, Norway, and Thailand as well as the UK and USA. Explores unique residences, including a playful treehouse built at a spectacular height, an ingenious sustainable hideaway that leaves no footprint and an urban dwelling boasting an biodiverse jungle ecosystem of its own making.Trade Review‘Looking at the gorgeous photographs, we can almost smell the tang of an ancient pine forest.’ - Forbes‘[A] stunning collection of photography and stories from homes tucked into canopies around the world. Wanderlust, activated.’ - MindBodyGreen‘Showcases many homes that were designed to live with the environment rather than change it.’ - Publishers Weekly ‘Emphasize[s] the importance of connection with, and protection of, the natural world.’ - Houzz

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the wealth of wooden architecture that is to be found in Northern Europe, in particular, the Fennoscandian Peninsula. This distinct region, which includes Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Russian Republic of Karelia, was dominated by coniferous forest and remained until well into the 20th century a largely rural society. Wood was seen as a living material - one that was permeated with myth and folklore - while the forest itself formed the background to everyday life. Indeed, no single source of material wealth has contributed more to the economy, art and culture of Fennoscandia than the forests. Nowhere is this contribution clearer than in the region's historic buildings, the vast majority of which were constructed in wood up until the late 19th century. This is the first book to examine and record the distinctive wooden architecture of this region from the early medieval period to the early 20th century. Structured according to different wood types, it concentrates on domestic and religious buildings, as these formed the great bulk of historic architecture in the peninsula over many centuries. It begins by setting out the geographical, social and historic background, before discussing the way in which two different timber-building traditions emerged in the region. It then provides a detailed examination of different types of dwellings (rural and urban) and storage lofts, followed by a section on Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox churches, along with their free-standing bell-towers. The book concludes with a chapter outlining the development of wooden domestic and religious buildings during the closing decades of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century.Table of Contents1. A Timber Tradition; 2. Land and People; 3. Post and Log; 4. Post-built Dwellings; 5 and 6. Nordic Log-wall Dwellings; 7. Karelian Log-wall Dwellings; 8. Sami Dwellings of Lapland; 9. Lofts; 10. Urban Dwellings; 11. Stave Churches of Norway and Sweden; 12. Nordic Log-wall Churches; 13. Orthodox Log-wall Churches; 14. Freestanding Bell-towers; 15. Late 19th Century and Early 20th Century.

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Book SynopsisWith the onset of the Anthropocene Era, concern for the metabolism of various kinds of settlement has risen appreciably. Of particular concern in the study of architecture and urban design are metabolic contributions of flows of stocks that go into the construction and operation of settlements of one kind or another. This book is about a methodological approach that allows urban settlement patterns to be re-written, as it were, into water, energy and other material flows emanating from original sources in the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and so on, through various stages of transformation during settlement construction and operation and then on to end-of-life activities. In short, the methodology produces a so-called cradle-to-grave' account of the material aspects of urban settlement from which technological and design proposals can be crafted ameliorating and diminishing adverse impacts, as well as related outcomes such as embodied energy and carbon concentrations so deleterious to climate change and proliferation of other hyperobjects.

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Book SynopsisIt is widely acknowledged that there is an urgent need to transform our housing stock to a better energy performance level. However, improving energy performance should not result in a negative impact on the health, wellbeing and the comfort of building occupants. There are many energy-neutral features that can be incorporated at small or zero cost which have a positive effect on wellbeing. This book aims to outline and discuss these aspects of building design.The issue of health and wellbeing has already entered into design advice for the workplace, where productivity and absenteeism are often used as indicators. This book concentrates on residential buildings, notably mass housing and affordable strategies, for which new, more socially and health-oriented indicators are being developed. Provides practical design guidance based on scientific evidence Explores both physical and psychological wellbeing Focuses on the home and immediate domestic environment Structured in an accessible way for architects and designers Trade ReviewThis book makes a timely contribution to the built environment and health research and the community more broadly. Having access to the Healthy Homes book would be extremely beneficial to many trying to improve the design, experience and performance of their homes through an evidence-based approach. Students and industry professionals are likely to benefit from the technically driven content and applied nature of design examples. Members of the community may find the overview of aspects relevant to health and wellbeing within the residential context. Healthy Homes aims to identify the key indoor environmental elements that have an effect on human health and wellbeing in residential buildings, with a view of informing design decisions. The book is extremely successful in achieving this goal, making a significant contribution to the dissemination of this type of content within a wider audience. -- Review by Christhina Candido, Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, in Buildings & Cities magazine, June 2021.A much needed appraisal of the current state of design for wellbeing, this book covers the broad range of issues affecting living environments and impacts on psychological and physical health. The writing is accessible, adopting a sustainability audit approach which will be useful for students and designers in urban design and housing. The book is an excellent reference and appropriate for an uncertain future where urbanisation and consideration of climate change requires continual design refinements to achieve healthy homes. – Review by Gary Young in Planning in London magazine, Issue 112, January - March 2020.Table of ContentsPART IChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Physical and psychological health and wellbeing (an overview of the current knowledge) PART IIChapter 3: The house and its surroundingsChapter 4: The building envelope Chapter 5: The building interior and services PART IIIChapter 6: Synthesis and Design StudiesAppendices

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to delivering green infrastructure from the ground up and bringing nature in to the built environment. Exploring the process of delivery through an array of design approaches and case studies, it demystifies the concept and provides the tools for practical implementation - highlighting the challenges and opportunities on both small and large projects.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Interweaving the Human and Natural Worlds 2. A Framework for Green Infrastructure 3. Key Principles for Nature-Based Solutions 4. Making It Happen: Embedding Nature-Based Solutions in Each Work Stage of a Project Final Words Annexe

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Book SynopsisThe essence of sustainability in buildings is their capability to adapt to change over time. The UK has a large housing stock that has been developed and evolved over generations, and become the fabric and character of our cities, towns and neighbourhoods. The capability of buildings to adapt to changing lifestyles is the root of their sustainability. When buildings do not adapt they are disposed of, since it is only active use that confers value. It is only value that provides necessary investment for renewal.This book presents a series of innovative and best practice case studies of residential low energy retrofit projects, and illustrates what has been achieved in practice in the UK. First published in 2013, this revised edition features additional material and measurements for six of the existing case studies and includes four entirely new case studies.Offers examples of residential retrofit which can effectively address major issues raised by the UK existing housing stock, such as: major CO2 emissions; energy efficiency; ageing building fabric; uncomfortable internal environments; and fuel poverty. Increases the construction industry''s understanding of residential retrofits. Increases the confidence of professionals and homeowners to undertake low energy retrofits. Informs home owners and social landlords of the financial implications and whole life costing of low energy retrofit. Illustrates strategies available for different construction types. Explains the main issues to look out for in a retrofit project, through the experience of the various case study teams. Provides building energy monitoring data to confirm the potential real energy savings.

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Book SynopsisSteven Cohen presents an approachable and applicable guide to urban sustainability that highlights how new, greener trends in city development touch our lives on a daily basis. Replete with recommendations and insights, The Sustainable City has invaluable lessons for anyone seeking to link public policy to promoting a sustainable lifestyle.Trade ReviewAt the city level, the question of how to handle water resources, energy use, and transportation is not abstract but concrete. Citizens, planners, business people, and policy makers can easily see the problems and how a sustainable approach would be beneficial. Steven Cohen draws on his extensive teaching and public management experience in documenting the kinds of sustainability measures that have been successful in major cities around the world, and he points to what other cities realistically can do in the future. -- Michael E. Kraft, coeditor of The Oxford Handbook of U.S. Environmental PolicyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments Part I: Concepts1. Defining the Sustainable City2. Sustainable Urban Systems: Defined and Explained3. The Sustainable Lifestyle: Defined and Explained4. The Transition to Sustainably Managed Organizations5. The Role of Politics and Public Policy in Building Sustainable CitiesPart II: Cases in Urban Sustainability6. Waste Management in New York City, Hong Kong and Beijing7. Mass and Personal Transit8. The Building of the Smartgrid: Cases of Microgrid Development9. Parks and Public Space10. Sustainable Urban LivingPart III: Conclusions11. Toward the Sustainable CityWorks CitedIndex

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Book Synopsis“Sustainable design integrates consideration of resource and energy efficiency, healthy buildings and materials, ecologically and socially sensitive land-use, and an aesthetic sensitivity that inspires, affirms, and ennobles...” The construction process affects the environment and surrounding ecosystem. Once buildings are constructed, the occupants and administrators face a series of challenges in their attempt to maintain a healthy, efficient, and productive environment. In order to face these challenges, innovative and varied building strategies have been developed to contribute to the achievement of environmentally friendly homes that are alive and “breathe.”

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Book SynopsisThe idea of an environmentally respectful house is appealing to more and more people. In the last decade, architects from all over the world have been especially interested in the possibilities of an innovative home in a natural environment, with ecological solutions and a low impact on the environment. There is a great variety of this style of architecture both in terms of its use and in geographic location. This book serves as inspiration and progress for the world of architecture and the new generation.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive practical manual for professionals and self-builders, this innovative book explains the many benefits of building with hempcrete. Hempcrete is a building material with excellent, environmentally friendly properties. It's made from lime and hemp shivs (a waste product from hemp fibre growing) and can be used for walks, floor and roof insulation. Hempcrete is breathable, absorbing and emitting moisture; this helps regulate internal humidity, avoiding trapped moisture and mould growth, and creating healthier buildings. It provides excellent acoustic and thermal insulation, and it is lightweight, which reduces construction costs. Whether you're working on a new build or are planning a renovation, The Hempcrete Book tells you everything you need to know to get started with hempcrete. It describes how to source and mix it, and provides a detailed account of construction techniques, highlighting potential pitfalls and how to avoid them. With fully illustrated desTrade ReviewThis book provides clear guidance through its photos, text and sketches on all aspects of building with this ‘deep green’ material and takes our early work forward into the mainstream. It is a must-have for anyone planning to build with hempcrete, whether in renovation or new build projects. -- Ralph Carpenter and Richard Scales, MODECE ARCHITECTS, SuffolkThe book contains lots of good advice and general good building practice... I would recommend this book to anyone working in the field of sustainable building. -- Ian PritchettAny architect, designer, owner or builder thinking of building in hemp or using lime in their build should obtain this book before they start. -- Neil Garrett * The Owner Builder *Eco-friendly and sustainability issues are now a key element in the design process and the authors of this publication proudly affirm that Hempcrete buildings can provide affordable, healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable accommodation. -- Dvid Phythian * Building Engineer *They have a great knowledge of their favourite product, which they willingly share here with those eager to embrace this relatively new wonder product whose origins date to ancient times. -- Self Build & Design MagazineTruly comprehensive and enormously helpful. I wish we’d had this guide when building our Hempcrete homes in Swindon! -- Kevin McCloudIf you are interested in learning more about using living materials for construction and how to use hempcrete for your upcoming projects or tests, I encourage you to get this book today. It is by far, the most detailed version on the market and completely easy to understand. -- Mabelle Plasencia * INmatteria.com *Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Tom Woolley Introduction Part One: Principles of building with hempcrete History and uses of hemp Hemp in construction An introduction to lime Key concepts in sustainable building Getting the basics right Variations on the hemp–lime mix Performance of hempcrete in a building Tools and equipment Health and safety Planning the build Focus on self-build 1: Agan Chy Part Two: Hempcrete construction The hempcrete wall: an overview Foundations and plinth The structural frame Shuttering Mixing hempcrete Placing hempcrete Floors, ceilings and roof insulation Finishes for hempcrete Practicalities on a hempcrete build Restoration and retrofit Focus on self-build 2: Hemp Lime House Part Three: Designing a hempcrete building Design fundamentals Indicative detailing Focus on self-build 3: Bridge End Cottage A look to the future Resources

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Book SynopsisBiophilic design brings positive experiences of nature into the built environment — whether in a domestic, work, leisure, healthcare, education or retail setting. Written by proponents, who are also leading expert practitioners, this book is the first design guide to biophilia for architects and interior designers. By raising awareness of biophilic design as a strategy to support psychological and physiological wellbeing, Nature Inside illustrates how it can be implemented, across a range of international case studies. It offers a plethora of practical insight and real-world solutions for all designers. Starting with the principles and processes of biophilic design in practice, it showcases a variety of interior spaces — residential, retail, workplace, hospitality, education, healthcare and manufacturing. The final chapter looks ‘outside the walls’, by providing a case study at the campus and city scale, concluding with an essential practical toolkit. Featured projects include: The London home of Kelly Hoppen MBE Seesaw Coffee, Beijing, by nota architects The Assemblage, New York, by Meyer Davis Studio Central Library, Calgary, Canada, by Snøhetta Bank of America Tower, New York, by COOKFOX TRi Restaurant, Hong Kong, by IBUKU Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction What is biophilia, and what does it mean for buildings and spaces? PART 1 Chapter 1 The scientific and business case for biophilic design Chapter 2 Biophilic design in practice: principles, processes and outcomes Chapter 3 At the small scale: fixtures, fittings, fabrics and finishes PART 2 Case studies, illustrating different aspects of the biophilic design process, and outcomes including, where available, post-occupancy data Chapter 4 In the home: residential design Chapter 5 In school: learning environments Chapter 6 In the store: retail experience Chapter 7 In the office: workplace experience Chapter 8 In the hotel: hospitality experience Chapter 9 In the hospital: healing environments Chapter 10 In the factory: manufacturing facilities Chapter 11 In the community: civic spaces and transit hubs Chapter 12 Outside the walls: biophilic design at campus, neighbourhood and city scale APPENDICES Toolkit Endnotes Glossary Index Bibliography

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Book Synopsis The essential guide to hempcrete - a strong, versatile, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient natural insulating material Hempcrete is a versatile, energy-efficient natural insulation material, useful for walls, roofs and floors. Made from the inner stem of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, it is a very strong, lightweight and breathable alternative to manufactured insulations. Essential Hempcrete Construction is a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing. Going well beyond the scope of many natural building books, this indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to hempcrete, packed with all the information you need to determine whether it''s the right choice for your project. It covers: Material specifications, testing and building code references and climate data Detail drawings for design reference Tool lists, and complete stTable of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Rationale Chapter 3: Appropriate Use Chapter 4: Building Science Notes Chapter 5: Material Specifications Chapter 6: Design Options for Hempcrete Chapter 7: Design Notes for Hempcrete Chapter 8: Hempcrete Mixes Chapter 9: Construction Procedure Chapter 10: Finishes Chapter 11: Maintenance and Renovations Chapter 12: Building Codes and Permits Chapter 13: Experiments and Future Developments Chapter 14: Tools Chapter 15: Conclusion Resources Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisBuild your own passive solar greenhouse for year-round food production in any climateTable of Contents Introduction Section I: The Big Picture 1. What Is a Solar Greenhouse? 2. Growing Indoors: History and Future Trends 3. Planning for the Greenhouse Section II: Designing and Building a Solar Greenhouse 4. Siting and Orientation 5. Controlling Light and Heat Gain: Glazing 6. Controlling Heat Loss: Insulation 7. Ventilation 8. Greenhouse Geometries 9. Greenhouse Construction Basics 10. Attached Greenhouses 11. Earth-sheltered Greenhouses Section III: Heating and Cooling Methods 12. Passive Thermal Mass 13. Using the Earth for Heat Storage 14. Solar Hot Water 15. Rocket Mass Stoves and Compost Heaters 16. Powering the Greenhouse Section IV: Growing in the Greenhouse 17. Creating the Greenhouse Environment 18. Aquaponics and Hydroponics Appendix 1: Temperature Ranges of Common Greenhouse Crops Appendix 2: Optimizing Glazing Angles Appendix 3: Supplemental Lighting Index About the Authors A Note About the Publisher

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Book SynopsisThe Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips. Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the complex mass of technical data and legislation that faces the designer, and distils all the key guidance into a single reference that is quick, easy to use and points to the facts, figures and performance data that are most important. This 2nd edition is now fully up-to-date with the latest Building Regulations Part L and F legislation (England and Wales), RIBA Plan of Work 2013, new information on the Green Deal and Zero Carbon and contains revised references and further reading sections throughout. The new edition also continues to provide: - Guidance on all core sustainability topics - Handy tools, allowing quick design estimates - Design guidance, technology, building science and best practice Whether used in the classroom, office or on-site, the book guides the designer through the entire process; from the fundamentals to the building details. From future-proofing for a changing climate to rainwater harvesting, retrofit, and zero-carbon technologies - the Pocketbook has got it covered.Table of Contents1. CO2, Climate Change Mitigation and the Building Industry 2. Design Strategies and Adaptations for a Changing Climate 3. Environmental Site Planning 4. Urban Greenery and Biodiversity 5. Water and Flooding 6. The Internal Environment: Space, Warmth, Light and Air 7. The Building Fabric 8. Retrofit of Existing Housing Stock 9. Key Details 10. Energy Supply and Demand 11. Zero Carbon Buildings 12. Low and Zero Carbon Technologies and Renewables

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Book Synopsis Essential Sustainable Home Design walks homebuilders through designing an environmentally friendly home. Covering what makes a building green, a criteria matrix to guide design, material, and systems decisions, working with code officials, and choosing sustainable materials to keep the project goals on track from start to finish. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Section 1: Developing a New Approach Chapter 2: Decision-Making Chapter 3: Defining Goals and Criteria Chapter 4: Rating Systems and Product Guides Chapter 5: Criteria Matrix Chapter 6: Building Science Basics Chapter 7: The Design Game Chapter 8: Creating a Design/Build Team Chapter 9: The Regulatory System Section 2: Materials and Systems Chapter 10: Structural Materials Structural Materials: Foundations Structural Materials: Walls Structural Wall Systems Wall Insulation Wall Cladding Roofing Flooring Surface finishes Chapter 11: Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems: Water Mechanical Systems: Wastewater Mechanical Systems: Electrical Generation Mechanical Systems: HVAC Chapter 12: Conclusion Endnotes Resources for Further Research Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the first edition in 2000, Sustainable Landscape Construction has helped to spur a movement towards resilient outdoor environments, in the U.S. and throughout the world. The third edition has been updated to include important recent developments in this landscape revolution. It remains essential reading for everyone with an interest in "green" design of outdoor spaces and infrastructures. Like its predecessors, the new edition of Sustainable Landscape Construction is organized around principles, recognizing that built environments, and our work in them, pose both pragmatic and ethical challenges. Each chapter focuses on one overarching site goal, such as "Pave Less," "Heal Injured Sites," and "Consider Origin and Fate of Materials." These principles of land sustainability are clearly articulated and developed through specific examples of more than 100 projects from around the world, reflecting both traditions and recent innovations. Expanded coverage of industry trends toward performance monitoring, and of lessons from project failures, form an important enhancement in this edition. New content also details the necessity to plan adaptively, not just preventively, for the realities of changing climate and intensifying weather. Some of the trends covered will shift how landscape architects and contractors will do business in challenging years ahead: to survive, many professionals and clients will focus on restoration projects, motivated by ecosystem services and social justice, and funded by innovative methods. Sustainable Landscape Construction is part of the canon of landscape construction texts, and with this update, remains a visionary, one of a kind reference for professionals and students.

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Book SynopsisBuildings and construction are a major contributor to the climate and biodiversity emergency. They account for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is more important than ever for architects to design responsibly and create low-carbon, low-energy buildings for a sustainable future. 101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low-energy architecture in a fresh, intuitive way. Where ever-changing technology and complex legislation can cloud the designer’s thought-process, this book equips you with the fundamentals you need to minimise CO2 emissions, design for low-energy use and work with, not against, the forces of nature.With reliable, simple rules of thumb, each page focuses on a single piece of guidance along with a clear hand-drawn illustration. The emphasis is on passive low-energy principles, and the rules of thumb cover all the design fundamentals from site and location to orientation and form, peppered with ideas to help the designer think outside the box, drawing inspiration from traditional methods, photoperiodic plants, and the black-tailed prairie dog. An extended, fully updated narrative bibliography explores the sources in detail and provides a valuable springboard for further study.Applicable throughout the world in any climate region, 101 Rules of Thumb is a global primer to be dipped into at any time as a quick means of re-focusing on what’s important when designing a new or retrofitted low-energy building.The rules cover:• Site and location• Orientation and form• The low-energy building envelope• Carbon free heating, cooling and lighting• Passive low-energy principlesTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1. Working with site and location - Sun and shade - Climate and micro-climate - Shelter from wind and rain Chapter 2. Manipulating orientation and form - The relationship between sun and wind - The impact of building form Chapter 3. The low-energy building envelope - Heavy and lightweight construction - The timing of heating needs - Reducing heat loss Chapter 4. Energy and the internal environment - Carbon free heating – direct, isolated and indirect solar gain - Carbon free cooling: using earth, wind and water - Carbon free lighting: daylight - Colour Chapter 5. Rules and strategies for different climatic regions - Hot–dry climate - Hot–humid climate - Cold climate - Cold-winter/hot-summer climate - Temperate climate Narrative bibliography Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA spectacular global survey of the buildings greening' the world's cities, whose conception and realization bring architecture and horticulture into a sustainable whole.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Fusion • 2. Expansion • 3. Coexistence • 4. Performance • 5. Fusion 2.0

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Book SynopsisWhether you want a turf roof, solar-powered hot water, or a super-insulated (and cost-efficient) house, you need to know the essential elements of the selfbuild process. In The Green Self-Build Book, Jon Broome gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques, and presents this information in a way that is relevant to non-professionals. The book includes case studies of green building techniques such as earth & straw bale buildings. The Green Self-Build Book gives inspiration and information to guide you through the green self-build process. It is intended for anyone who is planning a self-build project, and also for housing professionals, students and teachers.Trade ReviewFor an eco-friendly loft extension or the greenest insulation money can buy, this is just the ticket. -- Dominic Murphy * The Guardian *Table of ContentsWhy build green? Who else has built green? Low Environmental Impact Ozone Depletion Potential Re-Use and Recyclability Health Procurement Community involvement Energy standards and strategy Low energy design Water How to design & specify green Green housing Useful links, references and contacts

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Book SynopsisThis publication is accompanying the presentation »Tsuyoshi Tane: The Garden House« at the Vitra Design Museum Gallery, which is dedicated to the recently constructed Tane Garden House on the Vitra Campus. The idea to build a garden house on the Vitra Campus was initiated by Vitra Chairman Emeritus Rolf Fehlbaum. The building which is direct proximity of the Oudolf Garten, combines a rooftop viewing platform for Campus visitors and a meeting room for the gardeners who tend the grounds. Tsuyoshi Tane understood that this project was small in scale, but large in meaning. This is reflected in the Japanese architect’s unique design approach, which is based on an intensive research process that explores the local context in order to utilize traditional handicrafts as well as regional resources. Like an archaeologist, Tane started with a long period of exploration, researching the »memory of the place« where the project was being planned. Tsuyoshi Tane calls this approach »Archaeology of the Future«. The publication Tane Garden House provides a deep insight into the design process that stretched over several years. It documets the creation of the architectural project, including unrealised models, as well as sketches drawn by Tsuyoshi Tane. The appealing softcover book in a handy format does not only excite those interested in architecture, but also serves as a source of inspiration for the topic of building in the future.

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Book SynopsisCan good design truly make us happier? Given that we spend over 80% of our time in buildings, shouldn't we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? Happy by Design explores the ways in which buildings, spaces and cities affect our moods. It reveals how architecture and design can make us happy and support mental health, and explains how poor design can have the opposite effect. Presented through a series of easy-to-understand design tips and accompanied by beautiful diagrams and illustrations, Happy by Design is a fantastic resource for architects, designers and students, or for anybody who would like to better understand the relationship between buildings and happiness. With the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, the importance of designing for mental wellbeing has never been higher on the agenda. Whether through low-energy design, designing in better ventilation to avoid passing on pathogens or the realisation of the importance of accessing nature within an environment, this revised edition has been updated to reflect a changed world.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements About the Author Introduction Chapter 1 Light Orient buildings sensitively Consider shadows Be selective about window sizes Avoid deep plans Use rooflights shrewdly Don’t overlook artificial light Consider the temperature of artificial light Use artificial light to create pockets of calm Chapter 2 Comfort Use tactile materials Consider comfort as well as aesthetics Think about the temperature of buildings Ensure a good supply of fresh air Ventilation (new addition) Keep the noise out Chapter 3 Control Design adaptable spaces Give people better control over their environment Provide people with a range of environments Allow for personalisation Give people better control over their diets Give building users privacy Chapter 4 Nature Bring nature in Provide views of nature Put gardens on the roof Design gardens and parks as an escape from the urban Integrate or give views of water Improve ecology and biodiversity Use nature to educate, engage and involve Chapter 5 Aesthetics Use colour wisely Create moments of joy Avoid visual monotony Make buildings legible Celebrate the simple Get the proportions right Chapter 6 Activity Encourage activity Design-in spaces for exercise Design wider streets Design for the bicycle Connect to nearby facilities Don’t overlook spaces for inactivity Chapter 7 Psychology Storage Provide high ceilings wherever possible Celebrate the entrance Go open-plan Bigger isn’t always better Consider prospect and refuge theory Create an atmosphere Conclusions Notes + References Index

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Book SynopsisBuildings can make us sick or keep us well. Diseases and toxins course through indoor spaces, making us ill. Meanwhile, better air quality and light levels improve productivity. At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has us focused more than ever on indoor air quality, Healthy Buildings shows how much we have to gain from human-centered design.Trade ReviewIf we’ve learned anything from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that clean indoor air is essential to healthy living. But it’s not just about getting rid of viral particles. Dr. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard, has led research showing that poor indoor air quality dulls your brain, dampening creativity and cognitive function…This book is a call to action for every developer, building owner, shareholder, chief executive, manager, teacher, worker and parent to start demanding healthy buildings with cleaner indoor air. -- Tara Parker-Pope * New York Times *This exposé of the widespread under-ventilation and pollution inside modern buildings arrived just as shared indoor space became truly deadly. Though there’s now light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, these insights and guidelines for improving indoor air quality should play a huge role in post-pandemic reforms. * Fortune *This book should be essential reading for all who commission, design, manage, and use buildings—indeed anyone who is interested in a healthy environment. -- Norman FosterThe manual for keeping people safe indoors. * Boston Globe *Healthy Buildings is both hugely important and a great read. By the end it not only completely persuaded me that improving the health of our buildings is a fabulous economic opportunity and something that could change the lives of millions of people—it gave me a very good sense of where to start. Highly recommended. -- Rebecca Henderson, John and Natty McArthur University Professor, Harvard UniversityAllen and Macomber want to establish national standards, and they make a series of precise and persuasive recommendations for everything from insulation and window shades to water filters and vacuum cleaners. -- Jill Lepore * New Yorker *We’ve known for years that our indoor environments, from offices to hospitals, can have a dramatic affect on our health, functioning, and mental wellbeing, and 2020 has proven the point…[Allen and Macomber] share insider tips and show how tracking what they call ‘health performance indicators’ with smart technology can boost a company’s performance and create economic value. A post-COVID handbook. -- Laura Raskin * AIA New York *A lucid and passionate outline of why now is the time to acknowledge the huge and unrealized potential for buildings to make a positive contribution to the health and performance of their inhabitants, the economy, society and the planet. In this sense, this is a very different and innovative book compared with other similarly themed ones…This is a powerful and enjoyable book, which will appeal to those with an interest in business and built environment alike…Both a relatable and authoritative read. -- Marcella Ucci * Buildings & Cities *[Allen and Macomber] tread new ground, transitioning from the century-old building code movement, which focuses on safety; to the decades-old green building movement, which focuses on energy, waste, and water savings; to the evolving healthy building movement, which focuses on people and their health, cognitive abilities, productivity, and well-being…This book is innovative, timely, and forward-looking. -- Katrin B. Anacker * Journal of Urban Affairs *Allen and Macomber provide the key actions needed to make sure ‘sick buildings are a thing of the past.’ It’s a fascinating read for anyone interested in keeping our society healthy and well, and a near-mandatory one for anyone who works in the field. * Architect Magazine *Healthy Buildings makes a great contribution by urging us to shift to a ‘health-first’ mindset in relation to our built environment. Its unique insights help close the knowledge gap around healthy buildings, reveal their important role in global sustainability, and provide practical guidance on the main factors we should all be on the lookout for in our homes, offices, and schools. -- Cristina Gamboa, CEO of the World Green Building CouncilThe engaging conversational style of this comprehensive book makes it an ideal read for any busy building owner or executive who wants to learn about the new science of healthy buildings and to discover how following healthy building strategies may impact their (and society’s) bottom line. -- Christoph Reinhart, Director of MIT’s Building Technology Program and Head of the Sustainable Design LabSustainability and health can no longer exist in separate domains. Healthy Buildings bridges the divide. Allen and Macomber link health science and business science for a new way to think about buildings. -- John Mandyck, CEO of Urban Green CouncilIndoor air quality directly impacts our lungs, and we have a responsibility to remove indoor air pollutants that are linked to asthma, lung cancer, and other serious diseases. Healthy Buildings lays out the simple steps we can all take to improve our health. -- Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung AssociationIn this new era of ESG responsibility, every CEO must consider our built environment to fully meet stakeholder expectations. Joe Allen and John Macomber’s multidisciplinary, accessible approach unlocks the secret to future human health and productivity gains in the very buildings in which we live and work. -- Tom Burton, Chair of the Energy and Sustainability Practice, Mintz

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Rose's non-stop tour of the cityan in depth account of its history, theory, and practice-is exhilarating and complete, wherein compassion, Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, and contemporary scientific thinking finally come to rest together. This is a hugely satisfying poem-rich in history, thought and deeply felt throughout." -- Philip Glass, composer "Huge in ambition, grand in scope, dazzling in accomplishment. You will never look at your city, yourself or your neighbors the same way again." -- Andrew Zolli, author of Resilience "Gathering a lifetime of learning, discovery, and understanding, Jonathan Rose has written an astonishing book: a treasure trove of knowledge about how our urban lives have evolved, interwoven with a compellingly pragmatic case for what they can be in the future. The Well-Tempered City is essential and exciting reading -- Jeremy Newsum, Executive Trustee of the Grosvenor Estate Jeremy Newsum, Executive Trustee of the Grosvenor Estate Jeremy Newsum, Executive Trustee of the Grosvenor Estate "The pragmatic and the visionary rarely integrate this harmoniously into the re-imagination of what a city is and could be." -- Paul Hawken, author of Blessed Unrest "The Well-Tempered City reveals a fresh understanding of inequality, urbanization, housing and public health. Rose weaves rigorous cognitive neuroscience research with powerful, authentic stories of people who often live at the margins of society. This book should be mandatory reading for anyone committed to the idea of successful and inclusive cities." -- Darren Walker, President, the Ford Foundation Darren Walker, President, the Ford Foundation Darren Walker, President, the Ford Foundation "This provocative, important, and majestically composed book about the future of cities should be essential reading for our times. An urban planner, environmentalist, and musician, Rose takes us on a rollicking centuries-long journey through the history of cities, never forgetting to marvel at their resilience and human core. What does Bach tell us about the complexity and organization of our urban environments? What is the 'metabolism of the city'? By the time I had finished Rose's book, I began to see the city and the world around me in an entirely new light. I could not put this book down." -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies, The Gene "This provocative, important, and majestically composed book about the future of cities should be essential reading for our times. An urban planner, environmentalist, and musician, Rose takes us on a rollicking centuries-long journey through the history of cities, never forgetting to marvel at their resilience and human core. What does Bach tell us about the complexity and organization of our urban environments? What is the 'metabolism of the city'? By the time I had finished Rose's book, I began to see the city and the world around me in an entirely new light. I could not put this book down." -- Laurie Anderson, artist "Jonathan Rose shares his brilliant vision in this fascinating look at cities past and present. The Well-Tempered City offers a plan for urban-and ecological and social-thriving into the future. Anyone who lives in a city or cares about them will find this a rewarding read." -- Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence "A comprehensive primer for how to contemplate urban spaces as they evolve for the future." -- Kirkus Reviews "A thought-provoking introduction to the future of cities." -- Publishers Weekly "In an age where nobody believes anything, this book offers a rich vein of facts. It is essential reading for all those who live in cities, but perhaps more importantly those who don't and may have to." -- Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, CBE, PPRA, RIBA, AIA, Founder Grimshaw Architects "The Well-Tempered City stands alongside works by Jane Jacobs, Lewis Mumford, and Christopher Alexander, deserving influence and implementation." -- The Architect's Newspaper

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Book SynopsisPopular climate change TikTok sensation, Earthtopia, brings a book packed to the brim with tips on saving the planet in easy and accessible ways.Want to save the planet? Start here.Earthtopia is here to teach you the little things you can do that make a huge difference to our planet.Things like:- Ditching fast fashion- Making your school plastic-free- Learning to fix your belongings- Using reef safe sunscreen- Getting involved in political change- And . . . bamboo-ing your poo?!With these and 100 other tips that make a massive impact, Earthtopia is here to help you live your best life - without costing the earth.

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Book SynopsisDreams + Disillusions explores the plethora of ideas and ideologies that have shaped and reshaped cities in profound ways. However, unlike a conventional title on the history of urbanism and architecture, its research fluctuates between the world of concrete reality and the multiple universes that exist in lucid prose, poetic visions, and the outrageous imaginations of historyâs greatest and most (in)famous minds. In their thoughts are the foundations for political trends and new civilisations, alternative mappings and unlikely phenomena. The six chapters reveal dreams that were fundamental to the origin of great cities, underpinning the stories of the many lives within; and how, through circumstance or manipulation, fortunate coincidence or planned perfection, desires are sometimes left defeated and disillusioned.Myth and belief. Tradition and logic. Revolution and marginalisation. Ignorance and hubris. Sins and excess. Seasons and climate. Continuously interacting, shifting to enlighten and to enrage, these themes combine critical thinking with deep-rooted influences and new agencies that are a true sign of the times. The 18 illustrated speculations provide an abundance of curious imaginings, diverse provocations and satirical criticism. While there are distinctions between dreams and disillusions, could virtues be made of sins, or sensitivity be borne from hubris? Could progress advocate tradition, or should we re-attempt revolutions formerly experienced as disillusionments? Whether by bold gestures or by subtle attrition, cities are continually re-written crucibles for the human condition. In this book, we develop a better understanding of the discourse of cities tailored to the determining factors of climate, resources, and humanityâs idiosyncrasies to address a world in crisis.

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Book SynopsisThe discourse around derelict, former industrial and military sites has grown in recent years. This interest is not only theoretical, and landscape professionals are taking new approaches to the design and development of these sites. This book examines the varied ways in which the histories and qualities of these derelict sites are reimagined in the transformed landscape and considers how such approaches can reveal the dramatic changes that have been wrought on these places over a relatively short time scale. It discusses these issues with reference to eleven sites from the UK, Germany, the USA, Australia and China, focusing specifically on how designers incorporate evidence of landscape change, both cultural and natural. There has been little research into how these developed landscapes are perceived by visitors and local residents. This book examines how the tangible material traces of pastness are interpreted by the visitor and the impact of the intangible elements - hidden traces, experiences and memories. The book draws together theory in the field and implications for practice in landscape architecture and concludes with an examination of how different approaches to revealing and reimagining change can affect the future management of the site.Trade Review"The complex legacy of post-industrial and military landscapes presents ecological challenges across the world today, requiring close scrutiny and imaginative responses. Catherine Heatherington’s fine-grained exploration of the successful recuperation of the former gun-ranges at Rainham Marshes near London, along with other case studies, provides essential insights into how best to approach this new landscape condition. The book provides an invaluable resource for those who now manage such derelict and neglected sites and, ultimately, for the wider public - for whom they are the new landscapes of leisure and environmental renewal." Ken Worpole, Emeritus Professor, Cities Institute, London Metropolitan University, UKTable of ContentsPreamble1. Introduction 2. The qualities of derelict, underused and neglected sites 3. Eleven landscapes and their qualities 4. Designing to reveal change ‘Musing on the tracks – the first interlude 5. Perceptions of material and spatial qualities in developed sites ‘Temporalities at Orford Ness’ – the second interlude 6. Perceptions of temporal qualities in developed sites ‘My memories at Bentwaters’ - the third interlude 7. Perceptions of the qualities and their impact on memories 8. Implications for practice 9. Managing change

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Book SynopsisWhilst sustainability is already an important driver in the new building sector, this book explores how those involved in refurbishment of commercial building are moving this agenda forward. It includes chapters by developers, surveyors, cost consultants, architects, building physicists and other players, on the role they each can play in enabling refurbishment to be commercially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Case studies from northern climates show real examples of different building types, ages and uses and will demonstrate what action has been taken to create more sustainable buildings.The chapters raise and discuss all the relevant issues that need to be considered in retrofitting decision making. Changing standards, planning, process management, financing, technical issues, site organisation, commissioning and subsequent building management are all considered. The book demonstrates that buildings can be made comfortable to occupy, easy to manage anTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Designing for New Uses, Standards and Requirements in the Twenty-first Century 2. Value as a Driver for Sustainable Refurbishment of Commercial Buildings – A European Perspective 3. Resilience to a Changing Climate 4. Making Sustainable Refurbishment of Existing Buildings Financially Viable 5. The Current Energy Performance of Commercial Buildings in Northern Climates – Europe 6. Effecting Design Processes and Practices for Sustainable Refurbishment 7. Retrofitting for Comfort and Indoor Environmental Quality 8. Energy Efficient Principles and Technologies for Retrofitting 9. The Importance of Facade Design 10. Environmental Assessment Rating Schemes 11. Energy and Comfort Modelling Tools 12. Water, Waste, Materials and Landscape 13. On-site Construction 14. Integrating Design and Use – the ‘Soft Landings’ Philosophy 15. Case Studies

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Book SynopsisModern Apartment Design provides guidelines to the design of modern apartment buildings as well as a summation of current cutting-edge practice in engineered timber construction.The book covers a brief history of apartment buildings around the world, with a broad outline of different types of apartment blocks. It has a strong focus on the design and actual construction of apartment buildings, especially those utilising mass timber, such as cross-laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber. It also features six Case Study chapters from industry-leading practitioners in the area, enabling best practice in architecture and engineering of these new apartment building types to be more widely understood and propagated worldwide.The fully illustrated, full-colour case studies span the globe and include: Clearwater Quay in Christchurch, New Zealand (Pacific Environments NZ); Wynyard Central East 2 in Auckland, New Zealand (Architectus); Dalton Works in London, UK (WaTable of Contents1. Introduction Guy Marriage 2. Street life Sara Shabahang and Guy Marriage 3. Looking back Emina Kristina Petrovic and Guy Marriage 4. Apartment block typologies Guy Marriage 5. Sunshine, daylight, healthy living and sustainability Guy Marriage 6. Structure and materialityNabil Jose Allaf 7. Sustainable timber future Guy Marriage 8. Embodied carbon Emily Newmarch 9. Prefabrication Pamela Bell 10. Residential Core design Guy Marriage 11. Apartment planning Guy Marriage 12. Fire, acoustics and Services Guy Marriage 13. Facades and cladding Guy Marriage and Nabil Jose Allaf 14. Balcony – the garden in the sky Guy Marriage 15. Exporting apartments – lessons in prefab from the North Joseph Sturm 16. Case Study 1 – Clearwater Quays Pacific Environments NZ: Roger French and Enovate: Michael Newcombe 17. Case Study 2 – Wynyard Central East 2 Architectus: Patrick Clifford 18. Case Study 3 – Dalston Works Waugh Thistleton Architects: Kieran Walker and Guy Marriage 19. Case Study 4 – Mjøstårnet Voll Arkitekter: Øystein Elgsaas 20. Case Study 5 – Brock Commons: Tallwood House Acton Ostry Architects: Russell Acton and Guy Marriage 21. Case Study 6 – Regensbergstrasse Dreicon: Joe Kaps and Guy Marriage List of Figures List of Tables Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces and develops the novel concept of Lean Construction 4.0. The capability of Lean Construction to effectively adapt the architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industry to this new era of digital transformation requires a reconceptualization of the triad people-processes-technology as a foundation for the theoretical and practical framework of Lean Construction. Therefore, a shift towards Lean Construction 4.0 is required.Lean Construction 4.0 is a new systems-wide thinking approach where synergies and overlaps between Lean Construction and digital/smart technologies go far beyond BIM to reshape the way we design, manage, and operate capital projects in the modern age of automation. This pioneering new book brings together the views of world experts at the interface of Lean Construction and digital/smart technologies, in order to channel research efforts, to introduce and discuss current research and practice, challenges and drivers, and future perspect

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Book SynopsisProgramming for Health and Wellbeing in Architecture presents a new approach to architectural programming that includes sustainability, neuroscience and human factors. This volume of contributions from noted architects and academics makes the case for rethinking the practices of programming and planning to incorporate evidence-based design, systems thinking and a deeper understanding of our evolutionary nature.These 18 original essays highlight how human and environmental health are closely related and should be incorporated as mutually reinforcing goals in every design project. Together, these chapters describe the framework for a new paradigm of building performance and design of the human experience.Programmingthe stage at which research is conducted and goals establishedprovides an opportunity to examine potential impacts and to craft strategies for wellbeing in new buildings and renovations using the latest scientific methods. This book expands the scope Table of ContentsHuman Factors. 1. Programming Interior Environments: Human Experience, Health and Wellbeing 2. Biophilia & Human Health 3. Beauty is… 4. Stress Buildings. 5. Programming for People 6. Empathetic Programming to Foster Inclusion 7. Programming for Effective Learning 8. Programming for WELL Certification on a University Campus Streetscapes. 9. Placemaking: Programming Urbanism for Human Engagement 10. Programming for the Subliminal Brain: Biometric Tools Reveal Architecture’s Biological Impact 11. The Future of Codes and the Architecture Profession Region. 12. Programming in the Bioregion 13. Regenerative Development and Design: Nature and Healing 14. Programming for Human Health in a Challenged Climate 15. The Post-Pandemic City Commissioning. 16. Programming and Commissioning: A Bookend Approach to Evidence-based Design 17. Life Enhancing Habitats: Biophilia, Patterns and Wholeness 18. Evaluating the Success of Architectural Design

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the connection between digital fabrication and the design build studio in both academic and professional studios.The book presents 17 essays and cases studies from well-known scholars and practitioners, including Kengo Kuma, Joseph Choma, Dan Rockhill, Keith Zawistowski, and Marie Zawistowski, whose theoretical and practical work addresses design build at various levels. Four introductory essays trace the history of the design build movement, exploring the emergence of design build in the pedagogy of the Bauhaus, the integration of technology into architectural design, and the influence of the act of making on the design build studio. The rest of the book is divided into two parts; the first part looks at traditional pedagogical models for the design build studio, and the second part focuses on experimental methods used in design build programs. Together, these works discuss human behavior, social-cultural trends, and motivations in socially minded studios Table of ContentsForward: Learning by Doing at the Bauhaus Preface: Informality and Temporary Introduction: Design-Build Studios and Technology Transfer Art of Making 1. Pedagogical Models Design/Built Program at Kennesaw State University Making to Construct Design Thinking Folding Research into Teaching Beyond (the) Building: Fabricating a Design Build Program on the Arabian Peninsula 2. Experimental Methods Studio 804, Inc. Virginia Tech La Riviera Bistro Practicing for Practice Two Scales of Approach, Tulane’s Design Build Programs Borboletta Poetic Systems Energy Flow Across Enclosures 3. Conclusion Digital Fabrication by Kengo Kuma Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis book offers the first comprehensive overview of alternative approaches to architectural practice. At a time when many commentators are noting that alternative and richer approaches to architectural practice are required if the profession is to flourish, this book provides multiple examples from across the globe of how this has been achieved and how it might be achieved in the future. Particularly pertinent in the current economic climate, this book offers the reader new approaches to architectural practice in a changing world. It makes essential reading for any architect, aspiring or practicing. Trade Review"Spatial Agency is a timely and uplifting treatise on the successful ways that architects have addressed some of society’s most vexing global problems. With compelling analysis, richly illustrated by inspiring examples of transformative spatial solutions, the authors argue persuasively that the consequences of architecture are as important as the objects of architecture. This accessibly written book is a must read for anyone seeking an ethical understanding of the role of spatial production in the human struggle to create a democratic and sustainable existence." – Leslie Kanes Weisman, Emerita Professor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and author of Discrimination by Design: A Feminist Critique of the Man-Made Environment (University of Illinois Press)"Spatial Agency’s lively entry into the discourse around spatial practice, subjectivity and alterity, inspired by the introduction of Henri Lefebvre and feminist theory into architecture in the mid 1990s, asserts the importance of the concept of agency for understanding architecture’s counter-culture over the past 30 years. This succinct and stylish handbook provides the reader with an essential resource for grasping the extraordinarily diverse range of ethical architectural practice. Here is a truly global map of inspiring ‘spatial agents’ who collectively define architecture – against the grain." – Jane Rendell, Vice Dean of Research at the Bartlett, UCL, and author of Art and Architecture (2006), Site-Writing (2010) and co-editor of Critical Architecture (2007)"Ultimately this is a valuable book for those interested in pursuing alternatives to traditional architecture, those searching for ideas about how to make positive change when other means are not available, and for those gauging the state of architecture today." – Archidose“The book presents, from an easy and open approach, different ways of understanding the new ways of doing architecture. In all cases it is evident that the spatial production does not imply exclusively to architects and development possibilities are endless. An optimistic crisis for architecture.” – Arquilecturas"‘A timely study that raises vital issues for the future’. Such were the words recently used by the Royal Institute of British Architects in announcing its decision to award the 2011 RIBA President’s Award for Outstanding University-located Research to Spatial Agency: Other Ways of Doing Architecture, the book edited by Nishat Awan and Tatjana Schneider of the University of Sheffield, and Jeremy Till of the University of Westminster... Amid the rhetoric that often surrounds these events, the succinct description does indeed do justice to the work compiled by the three academics and the intellectual platform supporting it. A reflective analysis of the various ways of contributing to change in the built environment outside the canonical plots of professional practice, Spatial Agency tackles some of the central tenets of architecture as a discipline, asking whether these in fact maintain currency for both the profession and the built environment." - Paolo Tombesi, Construction Management and Economics, September 2012Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Motivations of Spatial Agency 3. The Sites of Spatial Agency 4. The Operations of Spatial Agency 5. Other Ways of Doing Architecture

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Book SynopsisA spectacular global survey of the new buildings merging architecture and nature to transform our cities for a sustainable future. Concrete horizons, urban sprawl, high-density living: never have our cities and their buildings been in greater need of greening. Yet whatâs required is more than an occasional vertical garden or living roof. Featuring seventy projects from around the world â some built, some ongoing, some from the future â Garden City looks at the increasingly inventive ways in which architects and designers are incorporating nature into the built environment, transforming the city for the benefit of all. From office buildings that incorporate urban farms and exchange the CO2 produced by humans for food and oxygen produced by plants, to lightweight systems for growing gardens on vertical surfaces; from âtree housesâ the size of city blocks to civic buildings that are âplugged intoâ existing water-management systems â there are rich and often unexpected ideas for eTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Fusion • 2. Expansion • 3. Coexistence • 4. Performance • 5. Fusion 2.0

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Book Synopsis The cohousing bible by the US originators of the concept. A man''s home is his castle. But demographic and economic changes haveturned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village family, cooperation, community and a sense of belonging within the context of 21st century life? Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing which is perfect for anyone who values their independence but longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original cohousing bible and first brought cohousing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities in Europe and North America. Cohousing communities create unique opportunities for designing more sustainable lifestyles. WhetheTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Bill McKibben Preface Part One: Introducing Cohousing Chapter 1 Addressing Our Changing Lifestyles Chapter 2 How Cohousing Works Chapter 3 An Old Idea — A Contemporary Approach Part Two: Cohousing Communities in Europe: An Inside Look Chapter 4 The Evolution of Cohousing in Europe Chapter 5 Trudeslund Chapter 6 Sun and Wind + Overdrevet Chapter 7 Jerngarden Chapter 8 Jystrup Savvaerket Chapter 9 Tornevangsgarden Chapter 10 Bondebjerget Chapter 11 Drejerbanken Part Three: Two Decades of Cohousing in North America Chapter 12 FrogSong Cohousing Chapter 13 Hearthstone Cohousing Chapter 14 Bellingham Cohousing & Pleasant Hill Cohousing Chapter 15 Muir Commons Chapter 16 Doyle Street Chapter 17 Southside Park Cohousing Chapter 18 Jamaica Plain Cohousing Chapter 19 Berkeley Cohousing Chapter 20 Temescal Commons and Temescal Creek Chapter 21 Swan's Market Cohousing Chapter 22 WindSong Cohousing Chapter 23 Quayside Village Cohousing Chapter 24 Fresno Cohousing Chapter 25 Belfast Cohousing and Ecovillage Chapter 26 Yarrow Ecovillage Part Four: Creating Cohousing Chapter 27 From Dream to Reality Chapter 28 The Participatory Design Process Chapter 29 Cohousing Design Part Five: Sustainability, Longevity, and the Cohousing Legacy Chapter 30 Cohousing and Community Chapter 31 Happily Ever Aftering in Cohousing Chapter 32 The Legacy of Cohousing Afterword Selected Bibliography Notes Index About the Authors

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Book Synopsis The first highly illustrated, comprehensive guide to light straw clay - a high performance, low-impact, durable building material Light straw clay - straw mixed with clay slip - is a versatile, easy-to-use wall building material. Also called slip-straw, its durability has been proven in beautiful, centuries-old buildings across Northern Europe and in modern high-performance buildings in North America. Building code compliant in the US and using waste materials with high insulation value and excellent moisture handling qualities, it''s both high-performance and low-impact. Yet until now, there has been no practical guide to using the material in a wide variety of construction and renovation projects. Distilling decades of experience, Essential Light Straw Clay Construction is a fully illustrated step-by-step guide, ideal for both the DIYer and professional designer and builder alike. It covers: Material specifications, performance, and wheTable of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Rationale Chapter 3: Appropriate Use Chapter 4: Building Science Notes Chapter 5 : Material Specifications Chapter 6: Design Options: Framing Systems and Form Options Chapter 7: Design Notes, Details, and Budgeting Chapter 8: Construction Procedures Chapter 9: Finishes Chapter 10: Maintenance and Renovation Chapter 11: Building Codes Chapter 12: Tools Appendix 1: APPENDIX R – Light Straw Clay Construction, from 2015 IRC Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis Soak up carbon into beautiful, healthy buildings that heal the climate Green buildings that slash energy use and carbon emissions are all the rage, but they aren''t enough. The hidden culprit is embodied carbon the carbon emitted when materials are mined, manufactured, and transported comprising some 10% of global emissions. With the built environment doubling by 2030, buildings are a carbon juggernaut threatening to overwhelm the climate. It doesn''t have to be this way. Like never before in history, buildings can become part of the climate solution. With biomimicry and innovation, we can pull huge amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere and lock it up as walls, roofs, foundations, and insulation. We can literally make buildings out of the sky with a massive positive impact. The New Carbon Architecture is a paradigm-shifting tour of the innovations in architecture and construction that are making this happen. Office towers built froTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface: Buildings Made of Sky Introduction A Word about "Carbon" 1. Beyond Zero: The Time Value of Carbon by Erin McDade A Global Carbon Limit Buildings Are the Problem; Buildings Are the Solution Zero by 2050 The Zero Net Carbon Gold Standard Embodied Carbon: Getting to Real Zero Emissions Now Hurt More than Emissions Later: The Relative Importance of Embodied Carbon Embodied Carbon in the Future The Time Value of Carbon Zero Energy in a Nutshell by Ann V. Edminister 2. Counting Carbon: What We Know and How We Know It by Catherine De Wolf, Barbara Rodriguez Droguett, and Kathrina Simonen Building Carbon Neutral The Relative Impact of Embodied Carbon in Typical Buildings Comparing Structural Materials Comparing LCA Methods Concrete Steel Wood Other Structural Materials Nonstructural Materials Comparing the Embodied Carbon of Buildings Getting to Zero: Embodied Carbon 3. Rebuild: What You Build Matters, What You Don't Build Matters More by Larry Strain We Can't Build Our Way Out of This Reuse: A Complete Strategy Reducing Embodied Carbon Reducing Operating Carbon: Renovation + Upgrade Upgrading to Zero Retrofit Opportunities Energy Efficiency Opportunities Net-zero Opportunities Saving Embodied Carbon Opportunities 4. Wood: Like Never Before Mass Timber Construction by Frances Yang and Andrew Lawrence The Carbon Argument So How Tall Can Timber Really Go? Enter Cross-laminated Timber (CLT) Stiffness Fire Acoustics Seismic Performance Beyond Carbon The Future Seeing the Forests for the Mass Timber by Jason Grant 5. Straw and Other Fibers: A Second Harvest with Chris Magwood and Massey Burke Straw Bales and Straw Bale Panels Prefabricated Straw Bale Wall Panels Straw Blocks Straw Panels Bonded Plant Fiber Insulation Systems The Planet's Sixth Carbon Sink: A Success Story by Craig White 6. Concrete: The Reinvention of Artificial Rock with Fernando Martirena and Paul Jaquin What Is Concrete? The Problem with Concrete The Reinvention Is On But First, Some Basics Clay: The First Cement by Paul Jaquin Historical Building Using Clay as a Binder What Makes Clay Special? Bonding in Clay Sheets, Layers, and Assemblages Sheets Layers The Assemblage Friction Suction How Strong Is Clay Concrete? Humidity Buffering and Thermal Mass Future Rethinking Cement by Fernando Martirena More Ways to Reinvent Concrete What About Reinforcing — Steel and More 7. Plastic: So Great, So Awful — Some New Directions by Mikhail Davis, Wes Sullens, and Wil Srubar Introduction Biopolymers and Bioplastics Plant Biopolymers Animal Biopolymers Bacterial Biopolymers The Bioplastics Dilemma Existing Plastics in the World The Scale of the Plastics Problem: How Much Is Already Out There? What To Do With All That Existing Plastic? Barriers to Plastics Recovery and Recycling Bright Spots for Plastics What You Can Do: The Low-carbon Plastics Hierarchy Guidelines: The Low-carbon Plastics Hierarchy From Obstacles to Opportunities to Solutions: Can We Redeem Plastic? Trash to Treasure: Can We Harvest the Existing Plastic Pollution from the Environment to Make New Products? Carbon-loving Plastics: Can We Produce Plastics that Capture or Store Carbon? Paths to Bio-based Plastics Regenerative Agriculture GHG to Plastic Carbon-plastic Composites: Can We Put New Carbon into Old Plastic? Closing the Loop: Can We Truly Manage Plastics in a Circular System? 8. To Your Health: The Health Benefits and Impacts of Natural Building Materials by Pete Walker, Andrew Thomson, and Daniel Maskell Health Benefits Moisture Buffering Materials The Breathing Wall Concept: Vapor Permeability and Capillarity Controlling Volatile Organic Compounds Health Risks Radioactivity Silica Dust Handling Lime Protective Treatments Concluding Comments 9. Size Matters: Can Buildings Be Too Tall? by Ann Edminster The Height Problem Aspects of the Problem Ground Zero: Height as a Driver of Embodied Carbon Will Transit Catch Up? Middle Ground, Perhaps Livability Resiliency Conclusions Editor's Endnote 10. Technology and Localization: Trends at Play Nanotechnology Biotechnology and Biomimicry Localization: The Convergence of Social and Technological Trends Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and 3-D Printing 11. Action Plan: Places to Intervene in a System Places to Intervene in a System Building Codes and Standards Incentives Research Information Flows A Price on Carbon Necessary Afternote #1 Necessary Afternote #2 Necessary Afternote #3: Which System Are We Talking About? Necessary Afternote #4: In Which the Republicans Make the Case Afterword Contributing Authors Index A Note about the Publisher

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Book SynopsisBeyond Bold: Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution follows the “Next Generation”of leadership at Oehme van Sweden, a landscape architecture firm that’s been creating extraordinary outdoor spaces for nearly 50 years. With 320 pages of vibrant photographs, detailed project plans, and first-hand commentary from principals Sheila Brady, Lisa Delplace, and Eric Groft, the book is a one-of-a-kind record of OvS’ history and evolution. Building upon OvS’ reputation for sustainable, client-tailored residential design, the current leaders have developed an ouvre that’s as legacy-driven as it is exploratory. From private gardens and pools to the expansive Tippet Rise Art Center in rural Montana to urban oases like the Chicago and New York Botanical Gardens, the projects featured in this book are masterpeices of both horticulture and hardscape. Arranged into thematic chapters - “The House and its Garden,” “Gathering Places,” “At the Water’s Edge,” “Urban Retreats” and “Farms and Fields - Beyond Bold: Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution is an image-rich study of some of the most geographically and stylistically diverse landscape projects by the top players in the industry.

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Book SynopsisThis book assesses and illustrates innovative and practical world-wide measures for combating sea level rise from the profession of landscape architecture. The work explores how the appropriate mixture of integrated, multi-scalar flood protection mechanisms can reduce risks associated with flood events including sea level rise. Because sea level rise is a global issue, illustrative case studies performed from the United States, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Japan, China, and the Netherlands identify the structural (engineered), non-structural (nature-based), and hybrid mechanisms (mixed) used to combat sea level rise and increase flood resilience. The alternative flood risk reduction mechanisms are extracted and analyzed from each case study to develop and explain a set of design-based typologies to combat sea level rise which can then be applied to help proctor new and existing communities. It is important for those located within the current or future flooTrade Review"In terms of the global implications of sea-level rise, the future is now. This book acknowledges the urgency of addressing the impacts of sea-level rise in coastal and other at-risk communities by focusing on solutions that address hard and soft engineering and design in a global context." - Dr. Jennifer Horney, Professor, Founding Director of the Epidemiology Program, Core Faculty of the Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware "This important book offers practical and evidence-driven design solutions for coastal communities threatened by sea level rise. Through illustrative case studies from around the world the authors offer a range of innovative structural and nature-based solutions that are critical to building community resilience. A must read for anyone interested in how resilience can be advanced through landscape architecture, urban design, and land use planning."- Dr. Phil Berke, Director, Center for Resilient Communities and Environment, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill "It is rare in the field of flood risk reduction to find international comparisons. Design for Sea Level Rise provides that and more. This book includes integrated analyses of eighteen flood cases from around the world. Impressively illustrated and presented, this piece of work will surely become the benchmark for landscape architects interested in addressing the increasing threat of flooding from sea level rise."- Dr. Samuel Brody, Director, Center for Texas Beaches and Shores, Professor, Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science, Texas A&M University at Galveston "With its range of well-illustrated case studies from around the world, Design for Sea Level Rise: Global Innovative Solutions seems likely to become an essential resource for designers and planners interested in this central sustainability challenge."- Dr. Stephen M. Wheeler, Professor, Department of Human Ecology, U.C. Davis"Sea level rise is much perceived as a worldwide problem not related to people's lives. In this insightful book, Newman and Qiao present a collection of global case studies to combat sea level rise. The design-based typologies and illustrated mechanisms provide valuable knowledge and resources for mitigating rising seas."- Charlene M. LeBleu, FCELA, FASLA, AICP, Professor, Landscape Architecture, Auburn University Table of ContentsSection 1: Landscape Architecture and Sea Level Rise 1. Sea Level Rise as a Design and Planning Issue2. Global Strategies for Flood and Sea Level Rise MitigationSection 2: Global Design for Sea Level RiseStructural Heavy Design3. Jefferson Parish, New Orleans Region, Louisiana4. Tampa, FloridaNon-structural Heavy Design5. Busan, Korea6. Moakley Park, Boston, Massachusetts.7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 8. Fisherman’s Bend, Victoria, Australia9. Island Bay, Greater Wellington Region of Aotearoa-New Zealand10. Wilmington, DelawareHybrid Heavy Design11. Franks Tract Futures, Sacramento: San Joaquin Delta, California12. Samut Sakhon, Bangkok Metropolitan Region, Thailand13. Port Saint Joe, Florida14. Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai, JapanBalanced Design15. Fleming Park, Baltimore, MD16. Sanya Dong’an Wetland Park, Hainan, China17. Houston-Galveston Metropolitan Statistical Area, League City, TXScenario-based Design18. Amsterdam and Western Scheldt Regions, the Netherlands19. Miami, Florida20. Christchurch, Canterbury Region, Aotearoa New Zealand Section 3: Innovative Solutions for Sea Level Rise 21. Structural Mechanisms22. Non-structural Mechanisms23. Hybrid Mechanisms24. The Urban Periculum: A Landscape at Risk from Sea Level Rise

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Book SynopsisThis book draws on the relationship between culture and the environment and its connection with health and well-being. Therapeutic environments are settings that comprise the physical, ecological, psychological, spiritual and social environments associated with treatment and healing. Throughout the chapters, the understanding of therapeutic environments is broadened through the exploration of specific Indigenous cultural and social dimensions. Case studies comprise a combination of research papers regarding the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of therapeutic environments and their application following traditional methods. This book contributes to the expanding body of knowledge focusing on the role of therapeutic environments and their role in shaping health and well-being through the development of new research methods.This book is essential for practitioners, scholars and students in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, urban design, plannin

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on rethinking working and living spaces and understanding how greening can make them healthier and their occupants happier. It teaches how to see unique ideas for spaces and some of the materials needed to create the designs. Inspired by a study that states that 8% of a space needs to have plants in order to positively affect the air quality of the space, this book explores what that minimum would look like in spaces and how it can be done to existing spaces as well as to new site designs, greening both interiors and exteriors. Using the mathematical amount of 10% per square foot, the illustrations start at that quantity of greening and show how it can look. The sites selected are both public and private sites, as well as interior and exterior. As there are more modalities, needs, and locations where people now work, making sure that multiple types of spaces are designed for peopleâs success is more relevant than ever. This includes designs for more traditional offices, open-air offices, commercial spaces, homes, studios, and more. Ways of Greening: using Plans and Gardens for Healthy Work and Living Surroundings gives readers a way to not only understand greening but to understand how to see greening applied to their place. The two basic ways to see the spaces selected are existing spaces to which greening design is applied afterward and upcoming spaces in which greening design can be built directly into the space. The first type of retrofitting greening into existing spaces can also be combined with the second type of space (new designs). There are examples of both types throughout the book. Essentially, this book addresses ways in which business owners, residents, developers, architects, agencies, and others can integrate greening to improve the air quality and the quality of life with a green solution.Trade ReviewFamulari makes a public call to the design profession in her new book to integrate greening into everyday practice. Each individual involved in shaping the built and natural surroundings has the responsibility to lean on allied professions to create healthier places for people and this book is the recipe you'll want to follow. Inequitable access to green space was exacerbated by the pandemic. It's our responsibility to right these inequities and Famulari puts designers, planners, architects, landscape architects, and other allied professions on notice to step into the role of a change agent. Professor Famulari presents her most important lecture yet. The teachings in this book highlight the vision to easily integrate greening practice.Whether you are new to this work, or a veteran, this book provides green selections of design interventions that can serve as inspiration for a range of contexts and applications. The time is now for greening and biophilic design – health cannot wait one more day. And Famulari shows us just how easy it can be. -- Ashley Zidon, ASLA, AICP. Community planner, researcher, and change-maker.This book addresses the impacts on design and the need to build an inclusive culture - detailing the how and who has access to interact with green space. Stevie's ability to challenge the status quo, specifically with how people and plants interact, is a beautiful push on our responsibility to climate change. She does an excellent job showing us how to prioritize and value plant life and its numerous positive impacts on the earth and life in every facet of daily living.-- Janna Pea, Founder of Pea Nation, communications executive specializing in social impact campaigns and narrative changeTable of ContentsForeword by Kene Okigbo, PLA, ASLA. About the Author. In the Land of Gifted Futures. Giving Gratitude and Thanks To. Introduction. Chapter 1 Understanding Green Design. Chapter 2 Urban Areas. Chapter 3 Commercial Spaces. Chapter 4 Time Invested Spaces: Lofts, Houses, Courtyards, Offices, and Classrooms. Chapter 5 Private and Public Spaces. Bibliography. Image Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a series of pedagogical experiments translating climate science, environmental humanities, material research, ecological practices into the architectural curriculum. Balancing the science and humanities, it exposes recent pedagogical experiments from renown educators, while also interrogating a designerâs agency between science and speculation in the face of climate uncertainty. The teaching experiments are presented across four sections: Abstraction, Organization, Building, and Narrative, exposing core parts of an architectâs education and how educators can simultaneously provide fundamental skills and constructive literacy while instigating environmental sensibilities. Chapters cover issues such as an unstable hydrosphere, water infrastructure, remediating materials, methods of disassembly and adaptive reuse, as well as constructing new aesthetic categories of climate change, and implementing oral histories of construction, among many others.WritteTable of ContentsSection I: Abstraction. Section introduction 1. Experimenting with Dynamic Models : Expanding intuition for spatio-temporal Processes 2. Constructing New Aesthetic Categories of Climate Change 3. Deep Time and Architecture: Restoring Connections between Architecture and Environment Implications 4. Matter and Energy Over Nature and Climat; Approaching Architecture as a Science of Spatial Composition Section II: Organization. Section introduction 5. Unstable Waters : Rethinking design pedagogy to address the instability of the Hydrosphere 6. Solar Sculpting : Investigating the relationship between building Form and Energy Performance 7. Palm House : Investigating the distribution of industrial horticulture in Architecture buildings 8. The Water Dilemma : Descaling water infrastructure Section III: Building Section introduction 9. Natural Building Materials in Architecture Pedagogy : Challenging Conventions Hands on 10. Thermally Active Concrete : Researching remediating Materials 11. Airscapes: Constructing with Dynamic Pneumatics and the ecology of air 12. Material Circulation by Design: From Mining Modernism to Radical Reuse Section IV: Narratives. Section introduction 13. Moving Narratives: Design Pedagogies and Nomadic-Pastoralist Traditions 14. Built Environment as Palimpsest : Disassembly, Reassembly, Recycling, towards experimental Preservation 15. A Theory of Architecture Through the Geologic-Atmospheric Axis, or, Sections as Axis Mundi and Cosmograms 16. Doubt, Rapture, Power and Knowledge: A Four-Part Reflection on Architectural Education Coda: Elephant in the Room: A Fable for Tomorrow

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