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Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities by Kathryn McCamant
RRP: $32.24$22.08A man's home is his castle. But demographic and economic changes have turned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village - family, co-operation, community and a sense of belonging - within the context of 21st... -
Green Infrastructure Planning: Reintegrating Landscape in Urban Planning by Ian Mell 9781848222755
RRP: $45.15$34.42What is green infrastructure? Why should we develop it? Who uses it? And what socio-economic and ecological value does it provide? This useful guide provides an essential introduction to green infrastructure for planners, landscape architects, engineers... -
Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings by Paul Tymkow
RRP: $61.91$53.93The role and influence of building services engineers are undergoing rapid change and are pivotal to achieving low-carbon buildings. However, textbooks in the field have tended to remain fairly traditional with a detailed focus on the technicalities of... -
Essential Building Science: Understanding Energy and Moisture in High Performance House Design by Jacob Deva Racusin
RRP: $37.40$24.82Poor heat and moisture management are the enemies of durable, comfortable, and efficient housing, and good building design and construction starts with a solid understanding of good building science. Essential Building Science provides a highly visual... -
Builders of the Pacific Coast by Lloyd Kahn 9780936070438
RRP: $30.95$22.05Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of IndieFab awards (Architecture) 2008.Book InformationISBN 9780936070438Author Lloyd KahnFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S... -
Energy / People / Buildings: Architecture for a changing climate by Judit Kimpian
RRP: $60.63$50.74Energy performance feedback is an essential tool in addressing the current climate crisis. However, this is not simply another theoretical text about energy performance in buildings. This book is for anyone who wants to better understand how energy... -
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales: From Buildings to Cities Nicholas B. Rajkovich 9780367467333
RRP: $42.56$37.62Climate Adaptation and Resilience Across Scales provides professionals with guidance on adapting the built environment to a changing climate. This edited volume brings together practitioners and researchers to discuss climate-related resilience from the... -
Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference Ken Haggard 9781849710800
RRP: $42.56$37.62Our pocket reference books provide a wealth of practical information at your fingertips, whenever you need it. Rich in background detail, at-a-glance tables and diagrams, equations, and more, the Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference is a handy... -
Shipping Container Homes: How to Build a Shipping Container Home - Including Building Tips, Techniques, Plans, Designs, and Startling Ideas by Louis Meier 9781647482978
RRP: $38.69$25.48Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647482978Author Louis MeierFormat HardbackPage Count 186Imprint Bravex PublicationsPublisher Bravex PublicationsWeight(grams) 621gDimensions(mm) 254mm *... -
Schools That Heal: Design with Mental Health in Mind by Claire Latane
RRP: $36.12$30.02What would a school look like if it was designed with mental health in mind? Too many public schools look and feel like prisons, designed out of fear of vandalism and truancy. But we know that nurturing environments are better for learning. Research... -
A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering: An Integrated Approach to Energy, Health and Operational Performance by Dejan Mumovic
RRP: $59.33$51.77The second edition of this authoritative textbook equips students with the tools they will need to tackle the challenges of sustainable building design and engineering. The book looks at how to design, engineer and monitor energy efficient buildings, how... -
Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon-Smart Architecture Bruce King 9781642832112
RRP: $46.44$39.69"Net Zero" has been an effective rallying cry for the green building movement, signalling a goal of having every building generate at least as much energy as it uses. Enormous strides have been made in improving the performance of every type of new... -
Vegan Interior Design by Aline Durr 9780648925002
$25.77Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648925002Author Aline DurrFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Vegan Interior DesignPublisher Vegan Interior DesignWeight(grams) 152g -
Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys by Kate Fletcher
RRP: $61.91$56.44Praise for the previous edition:"[A] fascinating book." John Thackara, Doors of Perception"Provides the foundations for a radical new perspective." Ethical Pulse"At last a book that dispels the idea that fashion is only interested in trend-driven fluff:... -
Sustainable Landscape Construction: A Guide to Green Building Outdoors by Kim Sorvig
RRP: $67.08$57.11Since the publication of the first edition in 2000, Sustainable Landscape Construction has helped to spur a movement towards resilient outdoor environments, in the U.S. and throughout the world. The third edition has been updated to include important... -
Building a Sustainable Home: Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth, and Soul by Melissa Rappaport Schifman
RRP: $24.50$22.65Learn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable.Whether the reader is building a new home or... -
Celebrating Public Architecture: Buildings from the Open Call in Flanders 2000-21 Florian Heilmeyer 9783868596922
RRP: $40.64$37.01The Open Call in Flanders (the Dutch-speaking, northern part of Belgium) is more than just another architecture competition: any governmental agency or public institution can choose to work with an Open Call for any given construction project. Since its... -
Green Interior Design by Lori Dennis
RRP: $24.50$16.34"An essential introduction to sustainable domestic design." -Dwell magazineHow to Achieve Style and SustainabilityGreen Interior Design is the most comprehensive guide to sustainable building, designing, and decorating on the market. This beautifully... -
The Architecture of Waste: Design for a Circular Economy by Caroline O'Donnell 9780367247454
RRP: $42.56$38.13Global material crises are imminent. In the very near future, recycling will no longer be a choice made by those concerned about the environment, but a necessity for all. This means a paradigm shift in domestic behavior, manufacturing, construction, and... -
Shigeru Ban: Timber in Architecture by Shigeru Ban
RRP: $70.95$50.56Despite being one of the oldest building materials, wood is revolutionising the way we design and construct buildings today. Criteria such as a changing work-life balance and working for a carbon-neutral future allow us to better account for the... -
Geostories: Another Architecture for the Environment by Ghosh Rania 9781945150791
RRP: $34.83$28.08Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945150791Author Ghosh RaniaFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Actar PublishersPublisher Actar PublishersWeight(grams) 701g -
Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning Timothy Beatley 9781597267151
RRP: $41.28$35.02Tim Beatley has long been a leading advocate for the "greening" of cities. But too often, he notes, urban greening efforts focus on everything except nature, emphasising such elements as public transport, renewable energy production, and energy efficient... -
Routledge Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment by Kevin Hanna 9781032130019
RRP: $56.75$49.59Globally, environmental impact assessment (EIA) is one of the most enduring and influential environmental management tools. This handbook provides readers with a strong foundation for understanding the practice of EIA, by outlining the different types of... -
Regenerative Urban Design and Ecosystem Biomimicry by Maibritt Pedersen Zari
RRP: $46.43$40.88It is clear that the climate is changing and ecosystems are becoming severely degraded. Humans must mitigate the causes of, and adapt to, climate change and the loss of biodiversity, as the impacts of these changes become more apparent and demand urgent... -
Green Architecture for a Sustainable Future by Cayetano Cardelus
RRP: $50.31$33.73The projects presented in this book are excellent examples of how the many facets of sustainability can be applied in the field of architecture. By using the term "green" to cover them the author has attempted to highlight not only the most... -
Planning, Sustainability and Nature: 2018 by Dave Counsell 9781848222854
RRP: $45.15$34.42Why is it important to plan for the natural environment at a whole-landscape scale and to connect wildlife habitats together? Why do planners need to look beyond protecting particular species and their habitats? Why should planners help nature to... -
The Sustainable City by Steven Cohen 9780231182058
RRP: $28.38$22.39Living sustainably is not just about preserving the wilderness or keeping nature pristine. The transition to a green economy depends on cities. For the first time in human history, the majority of the people on the planet live in urban areas. If we are... -
The Bird-Friendly City: Creating Safe Urban Habitats Timothy Beatley 9781642830477
RRP: $36.12$30.02How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers... -
Wild Cabins Various 9788417557300
RRP: $25.79$17.22Today s cabins are for all-season use, making them the delight of hikers, explorers, and urbanites searching for peace of mind. They are practical, comfortable, and built to withstand the harsh climates in the high mountains or the rugged coast. Some are... -
Embodied Energy and Design: Making Architecture Between Metrics and Narratives by David Benjamin 9783037785256
RRP: $41.28$28.75Architecture is increasingly understood as a field of practice that is inextricably embedded in ecologies and energy systems, and yet embodied energy-the various forms of energy required to ex- tract raw matter, to produce and transport building... -
Do-It-Yourself Projects to Get You Off the Grid: Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, Solar Panels, and More by Instructables.com
RRP: $23.21$15.42Illustrated with full-color photographs accompanying easy-to-follow instructions, this unique collection utilizes the best that the online community has to offer, a mammoth database churning out ideas to make life better, easier, and, in this case,... -
A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America by Vishaan Chakrabarti
RRP: $38.64$28.02In A Country of Cities, Vishaan Chakrabarti argues that well-designed cities are the key to solving the United States' great national challenges: environmental degradation, unsustainable consumption, economic stagnation, rising public health costs and... -
The Total Environment Masterplan: Navigating architectural projects through planning and construction by Graham Ford 9781781337486
RRP: $18.05$14.00Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for The Business Book Awards - Change & Sustainability Category 2024 (UK).Book InformationISBN 9781781337486Author Graham FordFormat PaperbackPage Count... -
Design Energy Simulation for Architects: Guide to 3D Graphics Kjell Anderson (LMN Architects, Seattle, Washington, USA) 9780415840668
RRP: $92.87$80.56Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions. Taking advantage of these new tools requires understanding of what can be done with simulation, how to do it, and how to interpret the... -
The Hempcrete Book: Designing and Building with Hemp-Lime by William Stanwix 9780857842244
RRP: $51.60$41.25The Hempcrete Book is a detailed practical manual for architects, surveyors, professional builders and self-builders. It explains how to source and mix hempcrete and how to use it in new builds and restoration. In colour throughout, fully illustrated... -
Basics Climate-Smart Design and Construction by Bert Bielefeld 9783035627565
RRP: $27.09$24.55The construction sector currently accounts for a high proportion of CO2 emissions and gray energy use. This will have to change fundamentally if we are to prevent catastrophic climate change and make urban planning and construction fit for the future... -
Architecture and Climate Change: 20 Interviews on the Future of Building by Sandra Hofmeister 9783955536282
RRP: $30.96$29.24Architecture and construction are at a turning point. They account for more than 40% of global CO2 emissions. Rising temperatures can only be reduced if there is a radical change in the field of construction throughout the world. However, how should we... -
Houses Natural/ Natural Houses Philip Jodidio 9780847834310
RRP: $64.50$45.46Architects have sought more and more to integrate residences into their settings minimally disturbing nature, with houses that float on the water or up in the trees. This book reveals 51 designs that bring their residences into nature, even allowing the... -
Climate Action for Busy People by Cate Mingoya-Lafortune 9781642832778
RRP: $28.38$23.94As unprecedented heat waves, storms of the century, and devastating fires impact cities, the time to create climate resilient communities is now. While large-scale innovations in policy and technology are necessary to preserve the planet, the wisest and... -
On Architecture and Greenwashing: The Political Economy of Space Vol. 01 by Meriem Chabani 9783775756747
RRP: $23.22$20.18As an industry that relies on extracted materials and an intense use of resources, isn’t construction unsustainable by design? The pressure is increasing for the sector to diligently address the harm caused by the built environment, begging the question...