Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building (Greensource): Case Studies in Green Building Contributor(s): Greensource Magazine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071544119 ISBN-13: 9780071544115 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $76.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Design inspiration for structures that are beautiful as well as sustainable This unique and lavishly illustrated guide offers invaluable inspiration for the planning of sustainable structures and facilities. Twenty-five in-depth case studies provide information for a wide variety of projects-- from schools, offices, and labs to libraries and a summer camp. Each case study includes a description of the building, how it works, and how successful it has been. |
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BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Professional Practice - Architecture | Methods & Materials - Architecture | Buildings - Public, Commercial & Industrial |
Dewey: 720.47 |
LCCN: 2008005557 |
Series: GreenSource Books |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 8.81" W x 10.83" (1.53 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
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Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Improve Your Green Design Skills with 24 Full-Color Case Studies of Sustainable Structures and Facilities Turn to Emerald Architecture for a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of sustainable structures and facilities. Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations, this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, government buildings, and even a summer camp. For each case study, the book gives a description of the building, how it works, and how successful it has been. In addition, each case study includes architectural details, elevations, and floor plans...photos and illustrations...site plans...product sources and credits...key building parameters...charts for tracking climate and rainfall...and LEED scores and ratings. Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, Emerald Architecture provides:
A vital tool for everyone who wants to capitalize on the latest advances in sustainable design and construction, Emerald Architecture presents an abundance of "hard" information on the planning, design, and methods for green structures. The sustainability movement in architecture is gaining tremendous momentum every year, especially now that buildings can be rated with LEED and their operations tracked for effectiveness. However, the building industry is still in need of "hard" information about the planning, design, products, and methods for sustainable structures. In order to help meet this crucial need, Emerald Architecture offers you a full-color collection of 24 in-depth case studies of green buildings that are as attractive as they are sustainable. Using more than 200 beautiful photos and illustrations, this timely architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, multifamily housing, and government buildings. For each of the cutting-edge projects included, Emerald Architecture provides a lucid description of the building itself...how it works...and an evaluation of how successful it has been. Written by the experts at GreenSource Magazine, this invaluable design tool features the following information for each of the 24 case studies of successful sustainable structures and facilities:
In addition, this all-in-one green resource contains a comprehensive introduction to concepts of sustainable design...time- and money-saving material on new building technology...the international aspects of sustainable design |
Contributor Bio(s): Greensource Magazine: - GreenSource Magazine is a publication devoted to sustainable design and construction. The magazine provides owners, architects, interior designers, and other construction professionals with the latest guidance on designing and constructing environmentally responsible buildings. GreenSource Magazine features advances in building technology, developments in legislation and products, and all other information essential to designing sustainable buildings that are both beautiful and functional. |