Building Sustainable Futures, Mohammad Dastbaz; Ian Strange; Stephen Selkowitz
Автор: Elliott, Jennifer (University of Brighton, UK) Название: Introduction to Sustainable Development ISBN: 0415590736 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415590730 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7654.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Thisfourth edition has been comprehensively rewritten and updated to provide a concise, well illustrated and accessible introduction to the characteristics, challenges and opportunities of sustainable development with particular reference to developing countries. The contested nature of sustainable development is explored through a detailed consideration of changing ideas and practices within environmentalism and development thinking.The text identifies the different actors involved (from institutions of global governance through to community based organisations), the policies and mechanisms through which sustainable development is being sought and considers the outcomes for particular groups and environments in both rural and urban contexts. ?? This edition places stronger emphasis on the global challenges of sustainable development with an understanding of inter-linked crises in climate, energy, economy, poverty and social injustice. It explores how these issues are leading to deep questioning of what sustainable development is, what it should be, and how sustainable development policies and mechanisms are being reconsidered.The book gives new consideration to the challenge of achieving lower carbon growth, climate adaptation, and the implications on sustainable development of rapidly expanding economies, including China and India.It contains greater discussion of how civil society movements influence outcomes of international climate policy, as well as technological developments in energy and agriculture. The text also contains a substantially expanded discussion of how poverty remains central to sustainable development challenges, as revealed through the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and Millennium Development Goals. This invaluable text retains the core message that sustainable development has become central to debates about environment and development.Containing a substantial number of new boxed case studies, learning outcomes, chapter summaries, discussion questions, further reading and websites, this text provides an essential introduction for students.
Автор: Blewitt, John Название: Understanding sustainable development ISBN: 041570782X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415707824 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5051.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This new and expanded edition builds upon the first edition’s powerful multi-perspective approach and breath of coverage. A truly comprehensive introduction to sustainable development, it is designed specifically to allow access to the topic from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds and to develop understanding of a diversity of approaches and traditions at different levels. This second edition includes: a complete update of the text, with increased coverage of major topics including ecosystems; production and consumption; business; urban sustainability; governance; new media technologies; conservation; leadership; globalization and global crises; sustainability literacy and learning; more examples from the Global South and North America, while retaining its unique coverage of first world countries; chapter aims at the start and summaries at the end of each chapter; glossary of key terms; a new chapter on Conservation with a focus on behaviour change and values; a brand new website which includes discussion of how projects are done on the ground, additional exercises and online cases, test questions and recommended readings and films. Offering boxed examples from the local to the global, Understanding Sustainable Development is the most complete guide to the subject for course leaders, undergraduates and postgraduates.
Автор: Mohammad Dastbaz Название: Building Sustainable Futures: Design and the Built Environment ISBN: 3319193473 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319193472 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 18284.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book presents state-of-the-art research and case studies on new approaches to the design, construction and planning of our cities.
Illustrates the Global Relevance of Sustainability
Applicable to roads, bridges, and other elements of the infrastructure, Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction, Second Edition provides an overview of all available information on the role of concrete in green building. A handbook offering viewpoints from worldwide experts on the global nature of the sustainability movement, it highlights research on economic analysis, in particular the International Organization for Standardization, Environmental Management--Life Cycle Assessment--Principles and Framework application of life cycle costing, to provide a full picture of the economic benefits of concrete in green building.
Outlines the Variety of Ways That Concrete Is Easily and Affordably Reused
With an emphasis on environmental impact and occupational and consumer health and safety, the text clearly outlines how to make the most of concrete in sustainable design. It explores the benefits of thermal mass, increased water supply, and improving water quality; reducing urban heat island effects; reducing construction waste; and the use of supplementary cementitious materials. The authors include an in-depth evaluation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other emissions associated with the manufacture of cement. They also highlight the attributes that concrete has to offer the green building movement and the effect that emerging life cycle analysis has on concrete's role in this important revolution in the building industry. Readers gain a better understanding of how concrete can contribute to sustainable construction, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the green building movement overall.
Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction, Second Edition presents the most recent information about concrete's role in the green building movement, state-of-the-art methodologies, and best practices, and provides readers with diverse viewpoints on global sustainability.
Автор: Horst Schroeder Название: Sustainable Building with Earth ISBN: 3319194909 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319194905 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16769.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Architects, engineers, students, manufacturers and distributors of building materials, building contractors, building biologists, public authorities and preservationists will benefit from this book`s ample coverage of restoring, optimizing and building with this material of the past, present and future.
Описание: Inverse Problem for Phase Change Materials and Preparation in Building Envelope.- Natural Composite Membranes for Water Remediation: Towards A Sustainable Tomorrow.- Polymeric Heat Exchangers: Effect of Chemistry and Chemical Composition to Their Performance.- Solar Induced Ventilation Strategies in Contemporary Tropical Buildings: A Review.- Insights to Current Lighting Technologies and Low Environmental Impact Artificial Lighting.- Applications of Air-to-Air Energy Recovery System in Various Climatic Conditions: Towards Reducing Energy Consumption in Buildings.- Toplighting Systems for Improving Indoor Environment: A Review.- Polychaetes as Ecosystem Engineers: Agents of Sustainable Technologies.- The Cooling Effects of Plants on the Built Environment.- Turbine Ventilator as Low Carbon Technology.- Green Binderless Board from Oil Palm Biomass.- Life Cycle Analysis of Building Materials.- A Review on Biofuel and Bio-Resources for Environmental Applications.- Energy Recovery by Biological Process.
Описание: These changes are crucial to confronting the existential threats posed by climate change, resource depletion and overpopulation.This book will be of particular interest to practitioners of environmental management and to anyone concerned for the future of the planet.
Автор: Justin Bishop Название: Building Sustainable Cities of the Future ISBN: 331954456X ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319544564 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 18167.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book draws upon the expertise of academic researchers, urban planners and architects to explore the challenge of building the sustainable cities of the future.
Автор: Chitrarekha Kabre Название: Sustainable Building Design ISBN: 9811046174 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811046179 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book bridges the gap between research and practice in the area of sustainable design of buildings, exploring the passive (climate-responsive) design and thermal behavior of buildings and ways to incorporate these enhancements in architectural and civil engineering practice.
Описание: Packed with tried-and-tested ideas for innovative, sustainable techniques in building design and refurbishment, this compendium showcases the results of more than 60 collaborative projects from across Scotland, and includes interactive supporting material.
Автор: Ana Alexandra Marta-Costa; Emiliana L. D. G. Soare Название: Methods and Procedures for Building Sustainable Farming Systems ISBN: 9400796617 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400796614 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 15672.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book shows how the method of sustainability assessment plays a key role in choosing the best agricultural productive mode, and guides the reader through the process of selection. Includes case studies from Portugal, Canada, Argentina and Lebanon.
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