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Designing the sustainable site : integrated design strategies for small scale sites and residential landscapes /
The full-color, practical guide to designing sustainable residential landscapes and small-scale sites "Going green" is no longer a choice; it's a necessity. Developed landscapes have played a significant role in exacerbating the environmental and social problems that threaten humanity...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, N.J. :
John Wiley & Sons,
[2012]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Chapter 1: Building a sustainable future. Regenerative systems ; What is site sustainability? ; The importance of education and stewardship ; Creating a love for nature in our children ; Continual improvement: Monitoring and adaptive management
- Chapter 2: The sustainable site design process. Integrated design and the multidisciplinary design team ; Assembling the design team ; Defining the project ; Understanding the site ; Establishing the project direction ; Developing sustainable design solutions
- Chapter 3: Human health and well-Being. Physical health ; Mental restoration ; Social interaction ; Special considerations for children
- Chapter 4: Sustainable solutions: Air pollution. Air pollution: The cause ; Air pollution: How it affects our lives ; Sustainable site strategies to improve air quality ; Operating energy
- Chapter 5: Sustainable solutions: Urban flooding and water pollution. Flooding and water pollution ; Sustainable site strategies to mitigate urban flooding and water pollution ; Biofiltration areas
- Chapter 6: Sustainable solutions: Water shortages. Freshwater shortages: The cause ; Water shortages: How they affect our lives ; Sustainable site strategies to alleviate water shortages
- Chapter 7: Sustainable solutions: Invasive species. Control invasive species and prevent new invasions ; Use only site-appropriate plant species ; Create and maintain invasion-resistant plant communities ; Integrated pest management
- Chapter 8: Sustainable solutions: Loss of biodiversity. Loss of biodiversity: The cause ; Loss of biodiversity: How it affects our lives ; Protect and restore biodiversity.