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Green Architecture Brian Edwards

Green Architecture By Brian Edwards

Green Architecture by Brian Edwards

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Summary

As governments worldwide come under pressure to deliver a healthier environment, they start legislating for architects to produce greener design. This book provides an introduction to green architecture on an international level. As well as including projects, it provides an outline of the green movement.

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Green Architecture: An International Comparison by Brian Edwards

Sustainability is a key issue. As governments worldwide come under pressure to deliver a healthier environment, they are starting to legislate for architects to produce greener design. This title will provide a vital overview for those looking for an introduction to green architecture on an international level. As well as including projects, the title will provide an essential outline of the green movement and the influence of key practitioners and thinkers upon architectural practice worldwide.

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"...a fascinating little volume about green architecture..." (Artsworld.com, 9 November 2001) "...instant visual appeal...accessible to the lay reader...promotes it's message with immediacy and great impact..." (Sustainable Development, May 2003)

Table of Contents

Editorial (Helen Castle). Introduction (Brian Edwards). Snakes in Utopia: A Brief History of Sustainability (Brian Edwards & Chrisna du Plessis). Design Challenge of Sustainability (Brian Edwards). Lord Foster of Thames Bank -- Green Questionnaire. Jan Kaplicky of Future Systems -- Green Questionnaire. Lord Rogers of Riverside -- Green Questionnaire. Global Perspectives: Learning from the Other Side (Chrisna du Plessis). Bringing Together Head, Heart and Soul -- Sustainable Architecture in South Africa (Chrisna du Plessis). The View from Australia: Green Limits in a Land of Plenty (Lindsay Johnston). Ken Yeang -- Green Questionnaire. Sustaining Interactions Between the Natural and Build Environment in Singapore (Clive Briffet). Green Architecutre in Hong Kong, the Densest City in the World (Edward Ng). Thomas Herzog of Herzog and Partner-- Green Questionnaire. Sustainable Design in the Netherlands (Ellen van Bueren & Chiel Boonstra). Green Architecture in North America (Brian Carter). In the Realm of the Senses (Thomas Deckker). Building Profile: The Eden Project (Jeremy Melvin). Practice Profile: Zombory--Maldovan Moore (Helen Castle). Book Reviews. Highlights from Wiley--Academy. Site Lines (Edwin Heathcote).

Additional information

GOR003190425
9780471491934
0471491934
Green Architecture: An International Comparison by Brian Edwards
Brian Edwards
Architectural Design S.
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2001-07-27
112
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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