Sustainable architecture and design Books
Princeton Architectural Press Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future
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Firefly Books Ltd Sustainable Residential Architecture
Book SynopsisA showcase of sustainable living in prefab, solar, mobile and modular houses. In this book, architect Ana Maria Alvarez presents an array of the world's best sustainable residential architecture. Studying houses in many countries, she provides photographs, floor plans and elevations, mechanical schematics showing water and air circulation, and more to reveal how even the smallest home can be sustainable, functional and beautiful. Each of the homes is examined in numerous spreads over 400 inspirational pages. The homes range in style, setting, cost, and in some cases, purpose. For example, the entirely self-sufficient Solar Active House was assembled on site of prefab pine panels and 25 sq metres of photovoltaic modules that produce all the energy it consumes. Triple pane insulation and heat recovery systems reduce temperature, and windows open automatically when there is a lack of oxygen or excess interior moisture. Shutters provide protection from heat and create a second layer of insulation, cooling in summer and warming in winter. The Sunset Cabin (323 sq ft/30m2) is set in a mixed wood on an Ontario lakeside and has one bedroom and one bathroom.Its plywood and cedar frame and pine walls were built in a month in a city lot in Toronto. It then took just 10 days to dismantle the structure, sort the pieces and reassemble the house overlooking Lake Simcoe. Two reinforced steel beams over four concrete pylons lift the house off the ground for a good view of stunning lake sunsets. The Study Box/Read-Nest is a petite (105 sq ft. /9.8 m2) mobile 1-bedroom hideaway perched on adjustable pylons. For easy and inexpensive mobility the factory timber frame and wood slat walls are easy to disassemble and re-assemble. Designed as a hideaway for reading, sleeping or simply relaxing, the Study Box has tons of shelving and, if needed, a foldable bed perfectly situated under a skylight. Surveying original homes from around the world, Sustainable Residential Architecture is an exceptional resource, reference and book of inspiration for architects, designers, homeowners, and contractors. For all who seek to live with less cost to the environment, this gorgeous book will both inform and delight.
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Springer Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure
Book SynopsisA Study on Production Temperatures of Composite Modi?ed Asphalt Binders with Waste Rubber and Pyrolytic Oil.- Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Groundwater Level for different types of Wells over Odisha, India.- SPT N Value Estimation of Pilani Soil Using Ultrasonics.- Strength and Water Absorption Study of Fly Ash, Pond Ash, Quarry Dust and Lime Mixture.- Effect of Particle Size Distribution (PSD) on Binary Cement – Studies on Flyash-Based Cement.- Column Adsorption of Phosphate Anion on Iron-Oxide-Impregnated- Crushers-Waste (IOICW).- Volume Change Behaviour of Bottom Ash Under Consolidated Drained State Replicating Field Condition.- Recycling of Construction Materials: A Move in the Direction of Sustainability.- GIS-based Approach for Vulnerability Assessment of the Puri Coast, Odisha, India.- Defining Level of Service for the City of Bhubaneswar: A Case Study.- Application of the Shiono and Knight Method in Compound Channels with Differential Bed Roughness.- Hierarchical Multiple Liner Regression Modelling on Predictions of Supervisory Leadership Practices: A Case Study of Indian Construction Company.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Implementing Sustainable Cities
Book SynopsisThis edited volume brings together international authors to explore how cities around the world are implementing their commitment towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).To achieve sustainability, cities choose their own goals and develop the necessary governance and resourcing mechanisms to achieve their objectives. This book highlights the innovative ways cities can plan their implementation by drawing on comprehensive research and literature reviews. Case studies from around the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, describe examples of various cities' governance mechanisms, resourcing strategies, and implementation strategies. By showcasing these case studies, cities worldwide can emulate, transform, and execute their own vision drawing on the examples and pathways laid out by their peers. The book concludes with a comparative analysis of UN SDG implementation, contrasting the approaches and enabling communities worldwide to learn
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Springer International Publishing AG Indirect Dew-Point Evaporative Cooling: Principles and Applications
Book SynopsisThis book systematically discusses state-of-the-art dew-point evaporative cooling and provides key insights into current research efforts and future research interests. Novel energy-efficient and environment-friendly cooling technologies are essential to reduce the sharply rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. Conventional air-conditioners which adopt a vapor compression cycle are neither energy-efficient nor sustainable due to the use of compressors and chemical refrigerants, as well as their intrinsic coupling of sensible and latent cooling loads. With the merits of high energy efficiency and the ability to decouple cooling loads without using chemical refrigerants, indirect dew-point evaporative cooling provides an ideal alternative solution to air conditioning in a variety of applications. A comprehensive review of evaporative cooling and their underlying engineering challenges is included. Advanced engineering and modeling experience critical to the development of dew-point evaporative coolers are highlighted. The effective analysis techniques for dew-point evaporative coolers are documented, and their intrinsic characteristics captured by these methods are reported. Lastly, advanced dew-point evaporative cooling systems in various energy-connected applications are discussed by providing multiple case studies. Specifically targeted at HVAC engineers, thermal scientists, and energy-engineering researchers, this book will balance fundamental concepts, industrial applications, and leading-edge research. As this book provides readers with depth and breadth of coverage, it can also be used by graduate-level students in relevant fields.Table of ContentsState-of-the-art air conditioning technologies.- Fundamental principles of evaporative cooling.- Engineering of dew-point evaporative coolers.- Modelling of dew-point evaporative coolers.- Fundamental analysis of dew-point evaporative cooler.- Applications of dew-point evaporative cooling systems.
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Birkhauser Passivhaus-Bauteilkatalog: Sanierung: Ökologisch bewertete Konstruktionen für den Sanierungseinsatz
Book SynopsisEine ökologische Sanierung nach Passivhaus-Standard benötigt Know-how und Erfahrung. Das Buch ist deshalb als Planungswerkzeug konzipiert, das bestehende Lösungen systematisch aufarbeitet: Bauphysikalische, konstruktive und ökologische Fallbeispiele wurden nach der erfolgreichen Darstellungsweise des IBO Passivhaus Bauteilkatalogs einheitlich mit Regelquerschnitten und Anschlussdetails in vierfarbigen maßstäblichen Zeichnungen und zahlreichen Tabellen aufbereitet. Sie sind nach Bauaufgaben und -epochen geordnet und können leicht für die Entwicklung eigener Lösungen genutzt werden. Das Buch ist die ideale Ergänzung zum Passivhaus Bauteilkatalog: unverzichtbar für Planer und Bauherrn, die Immobilien nachhaltig sanieren wollen.
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Birkhauser Fahr Rad!: Die Rückeroberung der Stadt
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Island Press An Even Better Way to Zone
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Springer Shaping Circular Transitions in the Built Environment
Book SynopsisTechnical Barriers and Challenges to Circular Strategies Implementation.- Drivers for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector.- Overview of Policy Needs for Circular Construction.- Circular Economy Policies and Regulations at the European Level.- National Policies and the Challenge of Coherence.- Standards and Frameworks Supporting Circular Construction.- Glossary.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Digitale Simulation im Entwurf
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Springer Construction Applications of Virtual Reality Volume 2
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Advanced Virtuality in Built Environment.- Chapter 2: Intelligent Design and Construction Technologies.- Chapter 3: Smart and Sustainable Building Strategies.- Chapter 4: Interconnected Construction Ecosystems.- Chapter 5: Human-Centric Digital Design and Construction.- Chapter 6: Digital Innovations for Achieving Net-Zero and Matters of Climate Change in the Built Environment.- Chapter 7: Digital Twin Technology for Sustainable Design.- Chapter 8: AI and Machine Learning for Energy Efficient Building Design.- Chapter 9: Digital Revolution to Enable Circular Economy in Built Environment.- Chapter 10: Advanced Digital Manufacturing in Built Environment.
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Springer Building Digital Twins
Book SynopsisDesign Wire Engineer Leverage and Transfer (DWELT) framework for building level Digital Twins.- Evaluating the interoperability of TEASER and AixLib for building digital twins within Modelon Impact Environment A Case Study.- A Digital Twins model based on IFC open BIM models managed on Web platforms.- Overview of the Use of AI in Buildings Sustainability Assessment.- Urban Digital Twin Data Requirements and Reference Architecture for Green Spaces and Ecosystems.- Towards true networked Urban Digital Twins a Development Agenda.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Clean Energy Technologies: Select Proceedings of ICET 2020
Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the international conference on Innovations in Clean Energy Technologies (ICET 2020) and examines a range of durable, energy efficient and next-generation smart green technologies for sustainable future by reflecting on the trends, advances and development taking place all across the globe. The topics covered include smart technologies based product, energy efficient systems, solar and wind energy, carbon sequestration, green transportation, green buildings, energy material, biomass energy, smart cites, hydro power, bio-energy and fuel cell. The book also discusses various performance attributes of these clean energy technologies and their workability and carbon footprint. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers and professionals interested in clean energy technologies.Table of ContentsExperimental Investigation of Domestic Refrigerator used as an Air-Conditioner by Augmentation Method.- Stabilizing molten salts through additives for high temperature CSP applications.- Impact of Various Different Kinds of Heterogeneous Catalysts on the Production of Biodiesel.- Investigations on the use of Molten oxides for high temperature heat transfer in Solar power plants.- Non-Invasive Measurement of Oxygenated Hemoglobin (SpO2) and Blood Pressure.- Investigation and simulation of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System.- Experimental Analysis Of Heat Transfer And Fluid Flow Of A Roughened Solar Air Heater By Using Artificial Roughness In Double Arc Reverse Fashion With Gap On The Absorber Plate.- Selection of Heat Exchanger based on performance and applications for efficient heat transfer.- Review on Conventional and Advanced Sliding Mode Control Schemes for Uncertain Dynamic System.- Analyze and Identify Smart City Applications and Their Existing Frameworks.
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Springer Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Cold Climate HVAC Energy Volume 1
Book SynopsisRenewable and waste energy utilization.- Sustainable district heating and cooling.- Heat pump.- Smart energy system.- Zero energy buildings.
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Springer Naturepositive Cities Adaptive Spatial Planning in Italy for an Ecological Urban Transition
Book SynopsisAligning Urban Greening Policies with the EU Nature Restoration Regulation: Gaps and Prospects in Italy.- The influence of the urban environment on biodiversity: from a systematic literature review to spatial planning integration in Italy.- Nexus between ecosystem services provision and socio-economic variables: a pathway for equitable planning.- Living in harmony with nature? Climate, biodiversity and planning futures.- Ecological connectivity guides spatial planning.
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National Academies Press Achieving HighPerformance Federal Facilities
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Taylor & Francis Rio de Janeiro
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research
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Taylor & Francis Thermal Comfort in Hot Dry Climates Traditional Dwellings in Iran Routledge Research in Architecture
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Taylor & Francis Building Cities to LAST
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Beyond Sustainable Architectures Evolving Environments of Habitation
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Taylor & Francis Beyond Sustainable Architectures Evolving Environments of Habitation
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Architecture of Waste Design for a Circular Economy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sustainable Cities Reimagined
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Taylor & Francis Enabling the City
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Enabling the City
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Environmental Planning Handbook
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Taylor & Francis Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies
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Taylor & Francis Sustainability Principles and Practice
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Data Matter Design Strategies in Computational Design
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Data Matter Design Strategies in Computational Design
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Microalgae Building Enclosures
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Microalgae Building Enclosures
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Taylor & Francis EDRA 1
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Passive Solar Energy in Buildings Watt Committee report number 17
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cognitive Architecture
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Taylor & Francis Biophilic Urbanism
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