ABSTRACT

Filling a gap in existing literature on sustainable design, this new guide introduces and illustrates sustainable design principles through detailed case studies of sustainable buildings in Europe, North America and Australia. The guide will provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the design issues involved in delivering sustainable buildings, and giving detailed description of the process of integrating principles into practice.

Approximately one hundred case studies of sixty buildings, ranging from small dwellings to large commercial buildings, and drawn from a range of countries, demonstrate best current practice. The sections of the book are divided into design issues relating to sustainable development, including site and ecology, community and culture, health, materials, energy and water. With over 400 illustrations, this highly visual guide will be an invaluable reference to all those concerned with architecture and sustainability issues.

chapter |9 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|39 pages

Site and Land Use

chapter 1.0|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1.1|6 pages

Compact Cities

chapter 1.2|10 pages

Reducing Transport Impacts

chapter 1.3|12 pages

In Harmony with Nature

chapter 1.4|6 pages

Local Food Production

chapter 2|44 pages

Community

chapter 2.0|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2.1|8 pages

Community Participation

chapter 2.2|10 pages

Housing for All

chapter 2.3|6 pages

Training and Employment

chapter 2.4|8 pages

Enhancing the Quality of Life

chapter 2.5|7 pages

Promoting Sustainability

chapter 3|47 pages

Health and Well-being

chapter 3.0|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 3.1|12 pages

Comfort

chapter 3.2|16 pages

Insensible Agents of Disease

chapter 3.3|8 pages

Identity and Independence

chapter 3.4|6 pages

Restorative Environments

chapter 4|55 pages

Materials

chapter 4.0|5 pages

Introduction

chapter 4.1|9 pages

Design for Longevity

chapter 4.2|8 pages

Waste as a Resource

chapter 4.3|8 pages

Avoiding Resources Depletion

chapter 4.4|8 pages

Minimising Manufacturing Impacts

chapter 4.5|6 pages

Materials and Energy

chapter 4.6|10 pages

Waste Minimisation

chapter 5|53 pages

Energy

chapter 5.0|5 pages

Introduction

chapter 5.1|23 pages

Minimising Energy Needs

chapter 5.2|10 pages

Using Energy Efficiently

chapter 5.3|14 pages

‘Green' Energy Sources

chapter 6|31 pages

Water

chapter 6.0|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 6.1|6 pages

Minimising Need and Maximising Efficiency

chapter 6.2|8 pages

Alternative Water Sources

chapter 6.3|12 pages

Reducing the Use of Mains Drains