Author : Rachel Rodríguez
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 34,50 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0805087451
Inspired by the natural beauty of his homeland of Catalonia, Antoni Gaudi became a celebrated and innovative architect through the unique structures he designed in Barcelona, having a significant impact on architecture as it was known.
Author : Matthijs Bouw
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 11,70 MB
Release : 2021-01-19
Category :
ISBN : 9789462085824
Building with Nature is a proven, innovative approach to create water-related Nature-based Solutions for societal challenges, that harnesses the forces of nature to benefit the environment, economy and society.00EcoShape, a unique collaboration between scientists, engineers, builders, designers and not-for-profits, has in the past decade designed, realized, monitored and researched multiple Building with Nature projects in Europe (especially in the Netherlands) and South East Asia. These projects demonstrate the capacity to build Nature-Based Solutions at scale to create safe and sustainable flood protection as well as ecologically rich and resilient environments that provide great places to live, work, and visit. These characteristics make Building with Nature the go-to method to adapt to and mitigate climate change.00In this book, EcoShape brings the authors into dialogue with experts and stakeholders to discuss methodologies and lessons learned about Building with Nature as well as potential barriers and enablers for implementation. It describes and illustrates key concepts, linking them to a range of landscape types and their underlying ecological, economic, and social systems. As such, the book is more than a manual; it captures the imaginative and inspirational potential of Building with Nature.
Author : Gabriel Perez
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,14 MB
Release : 2018-02-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128123249
Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity. Provides an overview of the different strategies available to integrate nature in the built environment Presents the current state of technology concerning systems and methodologies on how to incorporate nature in buildings and cities Features the latest research results on operation and ecosystem services Covers both established and new designs, including those still in the experimental stage
Author : Richard Joseph Neutra
Publisher :
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 11,95 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Architecture, Modern
ISBN : 9780876631331
Shows how architect Richard Neutra tried to provide through his architecture a link with the natural world and an environment to enrich the lives of its users.
Author : Stephen R. Kellert
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 19,53 MB
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1597265918
Sustainable design has made great strides in recent years; unfortunately, it still falls short of fully integrating nature into our built environment. Through a groundbreaking new paradigm of "restorative environmental design," award-winning author Stephen R. Kellert proposes a new architectural model of sustainability. In Building For Life, Kellert examines the fundamental interconnectedness of people and nature, and how the loss of this connection results in a diminished quality of life. This thoughtful new work illustrates how architects and designers can use simple methods to address our innate needs for contact with nature. Through the use of natural lighting, ventilation, and materials, as well as more unexpected methodologies-the use of metaphor, perspective, enticement, and symbol-architects can greatly enhance our daily lives. These design techniques foster intellectual development, relaxation, and physical and emotional well-being. In the works of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Cesar Pelli, Norman Foster, and Michael Hopkins, Kellert sees the success of these strategies and presents models for moving forward. Ultimately, Kellert views our fractured relationship with nature as a design problem rather than an unavoidable aspect of modern life, and he proposes many practical and creative solutions for cultivating a more rewarding experience of nature in our built environment.
Author : Charles J. Kibert
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 36,70 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Architecture and society
ISBN : 9780415260923
Contributors to this work, including ecologists, industrial ecologists, architects, and materials manufacturers, have collaborated to survey the evolution of concepts of construction ecology since 1994. They define construction ecology as a subset of industrial ecology focusing on the built environment, and examine areas such as complexity theory and industrial ecology, minimizing waste emissions from the built environment, and green architecture. Kibert directs the Rinker School of Building Construction at the University of Florida. He is known as one of the pioneers of the concept of sustainable construction. The book is distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Author : Joseph F. Kennedy
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 20,31 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1550925601
The original, complete, user-friendly introduction to natural building, now fully revised and updated The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as straw-bale construction, cob, or timber framing, there are few resources which introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field. Fully revised and updated, The Art of Natural Building is the complete and user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from the do-it-yourselfer to architects and designers. This collection of articles from over fifty leaders in the field is now stunningly illustrated with over two-hundred full-color photographs of natural buildings from around the world. Learn about: The case for building with natural materials, from the perspectives of sustainability, lifestyle, and health What you need to know to plan and design your own beautiful and efficient natural home Explanations of thirty versatile materials and techniques, with resources on where to go for further information on each How these techniques are being used to address housing crises around the world. Clearly written, logically organized, and beautifully illustrated, The Art of Natural Building is the encyclopedia of natural building. Joseph F. Kennedy is a designer, builder, writer, artist, educator, and co-founder of Builders Without Borders. Michael G. Smith is a respected workshop instructor, consultant, and co-author of the best-selling book The Hand-Sculpted House . Catherine Wanek is a co-founder of Builders Without Borders and author/photographer of The Hybrid House and The New Straw Bale Home .
Author : Laura J. Miller
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 30,47 MB
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 022650137X
Markets and movements -- Escaping asceticism: the birth of the health food industry -- Living and working on the margins: a countercultural industry develops -- Feeding the talent: the path to legitimacy -- Questioning authority: the state and medicine strike back -- Style: identifying the audience for natural foods -- Drawing the line: boundary disputes in the natural foods field -- Cultural change and economic growth: assessing the impact of a business-led movement.
Author : G. M. Woodwell
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 2009-07-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1597265586
In this candid and informative book, George M. Woodwell, a leader in the study of global environmental change, illuminates practical considerations (and frustrations) involved in "building green." When the renowned Woods Hole Research Center needed a new office, Woodwell led efforts to utilize "state-of-the-shell" green building techniques to retrofit a Victorian mansion built in 1877 into the Center's new home. This is the story of how scientists and contractors alike confronted the limitations of available materials, laws, and building codes. Woodwell sets this struggle in a larger context, as part of the global need to minimize carbon emissions and environmental impacts. Beginning with his experience of the retrofit of a single building, he shares insights into rethinking how we design, use, and adapt the built environment to preserve the functional integrity of the natural landscape
Author : Andy Wasowski
Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,86 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Originally published: Building inside nature's envelope. Oxford, UK; New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.
