http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
whole-system approach to high-performance green buildings
1 online resource (282 pages) : illustrations, tables.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the current approaches to the design and construction of sustainable buildings. This hand-on guide features global case studies with practical examples of both successful and unsuccessful designs.
Scope and scale of the challenge -- Whole system approach -- Designing for the future: design quality and future proofing, intelligent buildings, whole life value, and closing the performance gap -- Working with nature and natural systems -- Energy-optimizing architectural design and engineering -- Modeling and simulation as a design tool -- Water: efficient use, sustainable waste water treatment, and management -- Construction phase opportunities -- Post-construction -- Case studies.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Artech House integrated microsystems series