Green Architecture: Design for an Energy-Conscious Future
by: Brenda Vale (Author), Robert Vale (Author)
Publisher: Bulfinch Pr
Publication Date: 1991-01-01
Language: English
Print Length: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 0821218662
ISBN-13: 9780821218662
Book Description
As energy conservation becomes increasingly important, architects, city planners, and homeowners are re-evaluating the relationship between architecture and such critical problems as power supply, waste and recycling, food production, and transportation. The Vales use case studies from around the world of old and new structures to provide a balanced overview of the situation today and practical solutions for the future. With 243 illustrations, 53 in color. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Editorial Reviews
As energy conservation becomes increasingly important, architects, city planners, and homeowners are re-evaluating the relationship between architecture and such critical problems as power supply, waste and recycling, food production, and transportation. The Vales use case studies from around the world of old and new structures to provide a balanced overview of the situation today and practical solutions for the future. With 243 illustrations, 53 in color. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.