Sustainable Urban Housing in China
Download or Read eBook Sustainable Urban Housing in China PDF written by Leon Glicksman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-04-22 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Leon Glicksman |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2007-04-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781402047862 |
ISBN-13 | : 140204786X |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sustainable Urban Housing in China by : Leon Glicksman
Book excerpt: This book features case studies and recommendations for new approaches to environmentally responsive sustainable building, illuminating many principles of sustainability and energy efficiency applicable to buildings worldwide, and in developing countries in particular. These projects identify practical technologies, new and existing, that will yield energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable designs. Individual chapters address ventilation, controls, materials, and daylighting. Design guidelines and organizational methods suited to urban projects are also discussed.