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Description:For sustainable architecture to become a reality, the way we design buildings needs to change. Many architects are concerned that sustainable technologies may interfere with a building's aesthetic appearance and so these are often 'added on' once the design process is complete.Elements of Sustainable Architecture solves this dilemma by helping students to develop the design skills they need to create sustainable buildings - ensuring that ecological considerations are applied throughout the design process. Restoring the primacy of aesthetics and creativity to sustainable design, the book focuses on strategies which have the greatest impact on building design. It also shows the influence sustainability considerations have on choices about aspects such as composition, form, space, tectonics, materials, color, textures, proportion, and position.Specifically designed to offer a new way of understanding architecture, the book:Introduces students to the basic principles and methods of sustainable designFeatures current examples and inspiring case studies to support learning step-by-stepPresents information in a visually appealing, intuitive, easy-to-understand wayIncludes over 500 high quality color diagrams, drawings, sketches and photographsA clear, visual introduction to creating aesthetically beautiful and sustainable buildings, this is essential reading for students on sustainable architecture courses.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Elements of Sustainable Architecture. To get started finding Elements of Sustainable Architecture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: For sustainable architecture to become a reality, the way we design buildings needs to change. Many architects are concerned that sustainable technologies may interfere with a building's aesthetic appearance and so these are often 'added on' once the design process is complete.Elements of Sustainable Architecture solves this dilemma by helping students to develop the design skills they need to create sustainable buildings - ensuring that ecological considerations are applied throughout the design process. Restoring the primacy of aesthetics and creativity to sustainable design, the book focuses on strategies which have the greatest impact on building design. It also shows the influence sustainability considerations have on choices about aspects such as composition, form, space, tectonics, materials, color, textures, proportion, and position.Specifically designed to offer a new way of understanding architecture, the book:Introduces students to the basic principles and methods of sustainable designFeatures current examples and inspiring case studies to support learning step-by-stepPresents information in a visually appealing, intuitive, easy-to-understand wayIncludes over 500 high quality color diagrams, drawings, sketches and photographsA clear, visual introduction to creating aesthetically beautiful and sustainable buildings, this is essential reading for students on sustainable architecture courses.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Elements of Sustainable Architecture. To get started finding Elements of Sustainable Architecture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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