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Author : Mark Cleary
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1864704284
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (647 download)
Download or read book 21st Century Sustainable Homes written by Mark Cleary and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latest in sustainable housing design trends from around the world.
Author : Michael Royce
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1546236473
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (462 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Homes for the 21St Century written by Michael Royce and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-05-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors and their wives lived in two of Portlands beautiful, leafy neighborhoods. Their children were grown, so they no longer felt their homes were consistent with their environmental and personal values. They contemplated a different way of living, and over four and a half years, their dreams coalesced into Ankeny Row, a community with six energy-efficient homes structured for community interaction and to permit graceful aging. Sustainable Homes for the 21st Century tells the story of what they learned in the process and provides guidance on how you can make similar dreams come true.
Author : Jonathan Bell
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781856694537
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (945 download)
Download or read book 21st Century House written by Jonathan Bell and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking at diverse visions of the modern house, before placing them in the context of the technological and aesthetic concerns of architects, this text features illustrations and architectural drawings for every project, covering various aspects of contemporary house architecture.
Author : E. Ashley Rooney
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764330339
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Green Homes written by E. Ashley Rooney and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than fifty green homes, some of them award-winning, in North America are presented which illustrate the many green terms defined in this book as well as demonstrate the many ways architects have achieved sustainability without compromising their aesthetic goals.
Author : Nicholas Low
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136752994
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)
Download or read book The Green City written by Nicholas Low and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A team of city-building professionals explain in straightforward terms how the idea of ecological sustainability can be embodied in the everyday life of homes, communities and cities to make a better future.The book considers - and answers - three questions: What does the global agenda of sustainable development mean for the urban spaces where most
Author : David Rudlin
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Building the 21st Century Home written by David Rudlin and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1999 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book reviews the way that planning policies, architectural trends and economic forces have undermined the viability of urban areas in Britain since the Industrial Revolution. Now that much post-war planning philosophy is being discredited we are left with few urban models other than garden city inspired suburbia. Are these appropriate in the 21st century given environmental concerns, demographic change, social and economic pressures? The authors suggest that these trends point to a very different urban future. If the 19th century home was the terrace and the 20th century was the suburban semi, what will be the 21st century home? In the 21st century it is likely that a change will take place in the way that we build our towns and cities, as dramatic as that brought about by the garden city pioneers a hundred years ago. Change should not, however, be brought about by regulation or by forcing people against their will to return to towns and cities. Instead, this book argues that we must reform our towns and cities so that they become attractive, humane places where people will choose to live. The Sustainable Urban Neighbourhood is a model for such reform and the book describes what this would look like and how it might be brought about. David Rudlin BA, MTP and Dr Nicholas Falk MBA are directors of URBED (The Urban and Economic Development Group), a not-for-profit consultancy which has been working since 1976 to devise practical solutions to the problems of urban areas. They were responsible for the '21st Century Homes: Building to Last' report for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation which first developed the notion of the Sustainable Urban Neighbourhood. David Rudlin is a town planner and urban designer and has been closely involved in the redevelopment of the 'Hulme Guide to Development'. He was also a member of an advisory panel responsible for drawing up the 'Manchester Guide to Development'. Nicholas Falk is an economist and strategic planner who formerly worked for the Ford Motor Company before establishing URBED in 1976. He has written and lectured widely on urban issues and was the principle author of 'Vital and Viable Town Centres: Meeting the Challenge' for the Department of the Environment. · Explore how to combine social, environmental and economic thinking with urban design · Benefit from Rudlin and Falk's expertise in urban planning and development
Author : Amjad Almusaed
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839696478
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Housing written by Amjad Almusaed and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable housing is generally used to describe housing that is environmentally friendly and resource-efficient over the lifetime of the building. Homes are designed to have the least possible negative impact on the environment. This means energy efficiency, avoiding environmental toxins, and responsibly using materials and resources while having positive physical and psychological effects on inhabitants. This book presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable housing, starting from legislation and ending with the design and configuration of homes.
Author : Manel Gutierrez
Publisher : Harper Design
ISBN 13 : 9780062395184
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (951 download)
Download or read book New Eco Homes written by Manel Gutierrez and published by Harper Design. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, full-color showcase of the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design, featuring thirty-five diverse homes. Today’s architects, designers, building craftsman, and homeowners are becoming more environmentally conscious, choosing eco-friendly living spaces with small carbon footprints that are built with sustainable materials. New Eco Homes explores various aspects of modern eco design, from its environmental and economical benefits, to factors considered when choosing materials: how much energy went into manufacturing the product, whether it is long lasting, and whether it can be recycled or safely disposed of as it eventually breaks down. It also examines important details involved in building, such as climate regulation, drainage systems, and regional planning. Each of the thirty-five projects contain photographs, floor plans, and detailed drawings that illustrate certain sustainable features, revealing how much the parameters of ecological design have expanded in just a few short years. New Eco Homes includes an introductory interview with an international specialist in green building, site plans, architectural drawings, and a complete directory of resources. Combining concern for the environmental with aesthetic sensibility, it is an essential resource for architects, designers, and homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes that are not only beautiful to inhabit, but help protect and conserve our natural environment as well.
Author : Sam Rashkin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578987095
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Housing 2.0 written by Sam Rashkin and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home is the ultimate consumer product. It has to be. We spend nearly 70 percent of our lives in our homes. Which leads to the "why" forHousing 2.0: Home is where life happens. Moreover, housing is one our nation's largest industries with a profound impact on our national economy. However, five crises are historically converging on the industry causing exponentially increasing pain. Housing 2.0 is about connecting the dots by identifying four market-ready innovations that will effectively mitigate these crises. In essence, it is a guide how to prepare for the inevitable disruption looming ahead.And it all begins by shifting the housing industry to a user experience optimization business model. Housing 2.0 uniquely serves this transitionwith an actionable framework for consistently delivering homes that meet and exceed homebuyer expectations. It includes:? 19 strategies for optimizing 5 key user experiences? 150+ proven user experience best practices? 400+ pages of meticulously organized content? 360+ citations supporting key findings and recommendations? Hundreds of charts, graphs, and illustrations? Eight thought leaders essays providing expert insights in key principlesAdapting the Housing 2.0 framework provides an opportunity to build homes with substantially greater user value at significantly lower cost.This finding is supported by detailed tabulations throughout the book and empirical case studies in the final chapter. But one warning. Housing 2.0 is a lot to take in all at once. Do not be overwhelmed by all of the exciting opportunities provided to optimize how we build communities and individual homes. Instead, every housing organization should be inspired to start getting on their own optimization path. One wherethey customize the comprehensive Housing 2.0 framework for their regional constraints and business constraints, and then start applying it to actual projects. Towards that end, all housing professionals are invited to join Housing 2.0 Workshops and Action Groups provided by Green Builder Media and to start their own journey to user experience leadership. Housing 2.0 is about homes where life happens better.
Author : Mark Cleary
Publisher : Images Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1864704411
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (647 download)
Download or read book 21st Century Architecture Designer Houses written by Mark Cleary and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 47 designer houses from around the world -- features the latest in contemporary architecture and stylish interior design -- complete with plans and colour photography for each project. This latest addition to IMAGES' 21st Century Architecture series brings together 47 of the world's most stylish contemporary houses from around the world. From Australia and New Zealand, to the Adriatic Coast in Greece, to the rugged mountains of Switzerland; from the suburbs of Japan, to the glittering views from the Hollywood Hills, this diverse selection of modern houses have all been designed by some of the best residential architects working today. Complete with stunning professional colour photography, floor plans and enlightening project descriptions, 21st Century Architecture: DESIGNER HOUSES will be of interest to anyone interested in beautiful houses, those who are looking for inspiration and those who like to dream.
Author : David Rudlin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136434895
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)
Download or read book Sustainable Urban Neighbourhood written by David Rudlin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-14 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This successful title, previously known as 'Building the 21st Century Home' and now in its second edition, explores and explains the trends and issues that underlie the renaissance of UK towns and cities and describes the sustainable urban neighbourhood as a model for rebuilding urban areas. The book reviews the way that planning policies, architectural trends and economic forces have undermined the viability of urban areas in Britain since the Industrial Revolution. Now that much post-war planning philosophy is being discredited we are left with few urban models other than garden city inspired suburbia. Are these appropriate in the 21st century given environmental concerns, demographic change, social and economic pressures? The authors suggest that these trends point to a very different urban future. The authors argue that we must reform our towns and cities so that they become attractive, humane places where people will choose to live. The Sustainable Urban Neighbourhood is a model for such reform and the book describes what this would look like and how it might be brought about.
Author : Jonathan Bell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780500021941
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (219 download)
Download or read book The Contemporary House written by Jonathan Bell and published by . This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no one way to design a modern urban house. Demand for space in cities the world over is higher than ever and new buildings must meet stringent energy saving requirements and negotiate a myriad planning regulations. But the best new urban architecture suggests invention and innovation are as critical as ever. The Contemporary House brings together seventy solutions, drawn from cities around the globe to explore the many ways in which architecture can enhance the experience of living in the city. Organized geographically, The Contemporary House offers a fascinating insight into the sheer variety of contemporary approaches to urban design, from reinventions of longstanding vernacular forms like terraces and townhouses, through to the fastchanging suburbs and inner cities of modern Japan, where the short lifespan of family houses provides architects with a template for aesthetic and technical experimentation. The book also provides an insight into the conditions that shape the architecture of some of the world's major cities, through recent history, signature styles, and current conditions on the ground. The Contemporary House is an essential guide to design in the modern city.
Author : Rae Dufty-Jones
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317121007
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)
Download or read book Housing in 21st-Century Australia written by Rae Dufty-Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last two decades new and significant demographic, economic, social and environmental changes and challenges have shaped the production and consumption of housing in Australia and the policy settings that attempt to guide these processes. These changes and challenges, as outlined in this book, are many and varied. While these issues are new they raise timeless questions around affordability, access, density, quantity, type and location of housing needed in Australian towns and cities. The studies presented in this text also provide a unique insight into a range of housing production, consumption and policy issues that, while based in Australia, have implications that go beyond this national context. For instance how do suburban-based societies adjust to the realities of aging populations, anthropogenic climate change and the significant implications such change has for housing? How has policy been translated and assembled in specific national contexts? Similarly, what are the significantly different policy settings the production and consumption of housing in a post-Global Financial Crisis period require? Framed in this way this book accounts for and responds to some of the key housing issues of the 21st century.
Author : Doctor Jenny Pickerill
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1780325339
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)
Download or read book Eco-Homes written by Doctor Jenny Pickerill and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is widely understood that good, affordable eco-housing needs to be at the heart of any attempt to mitigate or adapt to climate change. This is the first book to comprehensively explore eco-housing from a geographical, social and political perspective. It starts from the premise that we already know how to build good eco-houses and we already have the technology to retrofit existing housing. Despite this, relatively few eco-houses are being built. Featuring over thirty case studies of eco-housing in Britain, Spain, Thailand, Argentina and the United States, Eco-Homes examines the ways in which radical changes to our houses – such as making them more temporary, using natural materials, or relying on manual heating and ventilation systems – require changes in how we live. As such, it argues, it is not lack of technology or political will that is holding us back from responding to climate change, but deep-rooted cultural and social understandings of our way of life and what we expect our houses to do for us.
Author : Eugenie L. Birch
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812204093
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)
Download or read book Growing Greener Cities written by Eugenie L. Birch and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-09-02 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteenth-century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted described his most famous project, the design of New York's Central Park, as "a democratic development of highest significance." Over the years, the significance of green in civic life has grown. In twenty-first-century America, not only open space but also other issues of sustainability—such as potable water and carbon footprints—have become crucial elements in the quality of life in the city and surrounding environment. Confronted by a U.S. population that is more than 70 percent urban, growing concern about global warming, rising energy prices, and unabated globalization, today's decision makers must find ways to bring urban life into balance with the Earth in order to sustain the natural, economic, and political environment of the modern city. In Growing Greener Cities, a collection of essays on urban sustainability and environmental issues edited by Eugenie L. Birch and Susan M. Wachter, scholars and practitioners alike promote activities that recognize and conserve nature's ability to sustain urban life. These essays demonstrate how partnerships across professional organizations, businesses, advocacy groups, governments, and individuals themselves can bring green solutions to cities from London to Seattle. Beyond park and recreational spaces, initiatives that fall under the green umbrella range from public transit and infrastructure improvement to aquifer protection and urban agriculture. Growing Greener Cities offers an overview of the urban green movement, case studies in effective policy implementation, and tools for measuring and managing success. Thoroughly illustrated with color graphs, maps, and photographs, Growing Greener Cities provides a panoramic view of urban sustainability and environmental issues for green-minded city planners, policy makers, and citizens.
Author : Sheri Koones
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1613126468
Total Pages : 781 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (131 download)
Download or read book Prefabulous + Sustainable written by Sheri Koones and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to how prefabrication can assist those looking to build an energy-efficient home that won’t break the bank. Prefabulous and Sustainable dispels the negative myths associated with prefab homes and shows the reader how beautiful and remarkably green these homes can be. In this unique, hands-on guide for homebuilders, author Sheri Koones showcases twenty-five examples of how factory-built homes can be greener, more efficient, sturdier, and even more cost-effective than site-built homes. This practical manual gives you all the tools needed to customize a sustainable, prefab home at an affordable price. Koones outlines the materials, strategies, and systems used to create a sustainable living environment. Stunning photography and user-friendly floor plans and resource guides prove that green living is not as complicated as one might think—and is attainable for everyone. Praise for Prefabulous + Sustainable “Authoritative and beautiful. Once again, Koones builds her case for pre-fab thoroughly, and presents it in a compelling, well-organized package.” —Allen Norwood, NAREE Book Competition Head Judge “[Prefabulous + Sustainable] will soon become required reading for anyone interested in quality housing for the twenty-first century.” —Bob Berkebile, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Author : Daniel D. Chiras
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763735692
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (356 download)
Download or read book Environmental Science 6e (paper) written by Daniel D. Chiras and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2013 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
