Better Buildings

Author : Chris Magwood
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781550925159

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Making Better Buildings by Chris Magwood Pdf

Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods-entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques. But with so many different ideas to choose from, there is no single resource that allows an owner or builder to quickly and objectively compare the merits of each system for their particular project. Making Better Buildings cuts through the hype and provides the unvarnished facts about the upsides and downsides of the most widely discussed materials and technologies. Drawing on the real-world experiences of designer/builders, this comparative guide systematically and comprehensively examines each approach in terms of: Cost, sourcing, labor intensity, and ease of construction Energy efficiency, embodied energy, and environmental impacts Availability/accessibility Viable applications and future potential. Each chapter is rounded out by a chart which summarizes the material in a quick and accessible manner. Whether you are an owner preparing to build a green or natural home, or a conventional contractor determined to integrate sustainable alternatives into your existing construction practices, this up-to-the minute resource will help you make the best decisions for your project, while meeting your energy, efficiency, budgetary, and site-specific needs.

Author : Richard Partington,Simon Bradbury
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000706758

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Better Buildings by Richard Partington,Simon Bradbury Pdf

This book started life as a successor to Sustainable Architecture, published in 2007, which set out to prove that sustainable architecture can indeed both ‘lift the spirit’ as well as save the planet. This fully revised edition seeks to take a step further, exploring how sustainable buildings are occupied and work, and sheds light on the methods used to observe this. Through short essays from thought-leaders and case studies of visually stunning, environmentally ground-breaking projects, Better Buildings provides architects with the inspiration and tools they need to deliver sustainable design.

Author : Sebastian Macmillan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0415315263

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Designing Better Buildings by Sebastian Macmillan Pdf

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Commercial buildings
ISBN : MINN:31951D03652743B

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Better Buildings Act of 2014 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce Pdf

Author : Stephen A. Kliment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Building
ISBN : UIUC:30112101555289

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Opening the Doors to Better Buildings by Stephen A. Kliment Pdf

Author : Sebastian Macmillan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134376988

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Designing Better Building by Sebastian Macmillan Pdf

Design is widely recognised as the key to improving the quality of the built environment. This well-illustrated book comprises 15 chapters written by leading practitioners, clients, academics and other experts, and presents the latest thinking on what design quality is and how to achieve it. For design practitioners and their clients alike, the book provides evidence to justify greater focus on, and investment in, design. It summarises the benefits that arise from good design - such as, civic pride in the urban environment, the stimulation of urban regeneration, corporate identity, occupant productivity and health in offices, improved learning outcomes in schools, better patient recovery rates in hospitals, as well as reduced environmental impact. And it illustrates these benefits through case study examples. Eight chapters focus on case studies of exemplary buildings in particular sectors - offices, schools, housing, and hospitals - and explain why and how they came to be designed, and the design qualities they exhibit.

Author : Robert Sroufe,Craig E. Stevenson,Beth A. Eckenrode
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781642830507

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The Power of Existing Buildings by Robert Sroufe,Craig E. Stevenson,Beth A. Eckenrode Pdf

In The Power of Existing Buildings, academic sustainability expert Robert Sroufe, and construction and building experts Craig Stevenson and Beth Eckenrode, explain how to realize the potential of existing buildings and make them perform like new. This step-by-step guide will help readers to: understand where to start a project; develop financial models and realize costs savings; assemble an expert team; and align goals with numerous sustainability programs. The Power of Existing Buildings will challenge you to rethink spaces where people work and play, while determining how existing buildings can save the world. The insights and practical experience of Sroufe, Stevenson, and Eckenrode, along with the project case study examples, provide new insights on investing in existing buildings for building owners, engineers, occupants, architects, and real estate and construction professionals.

Author : California. Sustainable Building Task Force
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Public buildings
ISBN : UCSD:31822030835987

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Building Better Buildings by California. Sustainable Building Task Force Pdf

Author : Paolo Bertoldi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030314590

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Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings and Smart Communities by Paolo Bertoldi Pdf

These proceedings present fourteen peer-reviewed papers from the 10th International Conference on Improving Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings and Smart Communities, which was held March 21-22, 2018 in Frankfurt, Germany. This biannual conference aims to promote and diffuse the concept of energy efficiency in new and existing commercial buildings and to enlarge the market for low consumption and sustainable non-residential buildings. It also covers smart and sustainable districts, communities and cities, since energy systems efficiency and renewable energies are often optimized at the district or municipal level. The 2018 conference focused on advanced and innovative technologies to improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings, communities and cities as well as the policies and measures by governments at various levels to improve energy efficiency. A particular focus was on Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). The conference addresses energy policy makers at international, national, and local level; academics, researchers and energy efficiency experts; ESCOs, utilities, buildings energy and environmental managers; buildings engineers and architects; and equipment manufacturers and commercial property investors.

Author : Joseph Douglas Weiss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015010167693

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Better Buildings for the Aged by Joseph Douglas Weiss Pdf

Author : Henry Gifford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Building
ISBN : 0999011006

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Buildings Don't Lie by Henry Gifford Pdf

Important Information for Anyone who Designs, Builds, Owns, Works, or Lives in a Building.

Author : Sven Ehmann,Robert Klanten,Sofia Borges
Publisher : Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3899555120

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Building Better by Sven Ehmann,Robert Klanten,Sofia Borges Pdf

A practical and inspirational guide for anyone who sees sustainability not as limiting, but rather as a creative opportunity. An essential reference for everyone who wants to build a better home.

Author : Judit Kimpian,Sofie Pelsmakers,Hattie Hartman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000374247

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Energy, People, Buildings by Judit Kimpian,Sofie Pelsmakers,Hattie Hartman Pdf

Energy performance feedback is an essential tool in addressing the current climate crisis. However, this is not simply another theoretical text about energy performance in buildings. This book is for anyone who wants to better understand how energy is used in buildings, and how to drive down operational energy use – whether you’re an architect, student, client, building services engineer, contractor, building operator or other stakeholder. Focusing on evidence from feedback on buildings in use, it explains what it takes to get them to perform as expected, as well as the reasons why they often fail. Energy, People, Buildings draws extensively on the findings of studies, UK government-funded building performance evaluations and on original research into seven case studies from across the UK and abroad that have achieved exemplary energy use through building performance feedback. Providing a clear roadmap to understanding aspects that impact building users’ comfort and satisfaction, it also outlines the factors behind energy use and how to track it across the life of a project to ensure that your building performs as intended. Case studies include: the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool; Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center, Colorado; and Carrowbreck Meadow, Norwich. Featured architects: AHMM, AHR, Architype, Hamson Barron Smith, Haworth Tompkins, Henning Larsen Architects and ZGF Architects.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Delegated legislation
ISBN : UCR:31210024751917

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Federal Register by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jerry Yudelson,Ulf Meyer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136177651

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The World's Greenest Buildings by Jerry Yudelson,Ulf Meyer Pdf

The World’s Greenest Buildings tackles an audacious task. Among the thousands of green buildings out there, which are the best, and how do we know? Authors Jerry Yudelson and Ulf Meyer examined hundreds of the highest-rated large green buildings from around the world and asked their owners to supply one simple thing: actual performance data, to demonstrate their claims to sustainable operations. This pivotal book presents: an overview of the rating systems and shows "best in class" building performance in North America, Europe, the Middle East, India, China, Australia and the Asia-Pacific region practical examples of best practices for greening both new and existing buildings a practical reference for how green buildings actually perform at the highest level, one that takes you step-by-step through many different design solutions a wealth of exemplary case studies of successful green building projects using actual performance data from which to learn interviews with architects, engineers, building owners and developers and industry experts, to provide added insight into the greening process This guide uncovers some of the pitfalls that lie ahead for sustainable design, and points the way toward much faster progress in the decade ahead.