Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
An introduction to sustainable design for architecture students, presenting key concepts, principles and technologies in relation to the embodied energy of construction, material properties and environmental performance of buildings.
Author
McLean, W. and Silver, P.
History
Published August 2021.
ISBN
9781859469606
Subjects
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Sustainable development
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Air conditioning/ventilation
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Solar power
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Special subject areas
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Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
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Environmental planning/land
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Photovoltaics
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Ground source heating/cooling
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Planning and development
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Building services
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Space heating/central heating
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Renewable energy
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Wind power
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Environmental issues/energy
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Biomass energy
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Thermal insulation
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Acoustics
Publisher History
RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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