ABSTRACT

This is your first point of reference in understanding the future direction of sustainable technology. It introduces the very latest in practical sustainability techniques and illustrates the diverse technologies being developed to create optimum eco-efficiency in our built environment.


Peter F. Smith takes you through the current research and prototypes which will affect every feature of the evolution of building design. As sustainable building becomes increasingly essential - with the advent of climate change, government legislation and international treaties - this is valuable knowledge for every architect, engineer and designer who wishes their designs to be both responsive and cutting edge.

With information from the leaders in their fields, this book is a comprehensive reference to the emerging technologies for this innovative approach to design.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

Solar thermal power

chapter 3|14 pages

Low energy techniques for cooling

chapter 4|10 pages

Geothermal energy

chapter 5|10 pages

Wind power

chapter 6|10 pages

Photovoltaic cells

chapter 7|10 pages

Fuel cells

chapter 8|8 pages

Biogas

chapter 9|8 pages

Micro-power

chapter 10|8 pages

Small-scale hydro

chapter 11|8 pages

Wave and tide

chapter 12|12 pages

Prospects for the energy infrastructure

chapter 13|8 pages

Materials

chapter 14|6 pages

The photonic revolution

chapter 16|10 pages

Sustainability on a knife edge