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Fundamentals of Sustainable Dwellings.

Despite a prolonged slump in the housing market, the demand for residential green building remains strong. More than ever, professionals need reliable information about how to construct or retrofit livable, sustainable, and economical homes. With Fundamentals of Sustainable Dwellings, Avi Friedman p...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Friedman, Avi
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a Fundamentals ofSustainableDwellings; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Principles of Sustainable Dwellings; Global And Local Trends; Principles Of Sustainable Systems; Resources; Certifications Of Sustainable Practices; Chapter 2: Siting a Home; Site Selection; Zoning; Designing With Climate; Preserving And Restoring Flora And Fauna; Preserving Topography And Natural Drainage; Chapter 3: Sustainable Residential Design Concepts; Architectural Solutions For Sustainable Living; Live-Work Dwellings; Aging In Place; Multigenerational Living; Small-Size Housing. 
505 8 |a Flexible And Growing HomesChapter 4: Unit-Planning Principles; Cost-Effective Comfort; Design Principles; Chapter 5: Constructing a Home; The Building Envelope; Thermal Mass And Its Distribution; Efficient Framing And Construction Details; Prefabrication And Resource Efficiency; Chapter 6: Building Materials; Life-Cycle Assessment Principles; Cradle-To-Cradle Assessment Of Common Building Materials; Chapter 7: Energy-Efficient Windows; Window Development; Daylighting; Shading; Controlling Air Movement; Controlling Heat Loss; Air Leakage Control; Condensation And Rain Penetration Control. 
505 8 |a Glazing-Unit InnovationsWindow Installation; Chapter 8: Heating and Cooling Systems; Principles Of Heating, Ventilation, And Air-Conditioning (Hvac) Systems; Heating Systems; Ground Cooling Systems; Heat Transfer/Recovery Systems; Chapter 9: Healthy Indoor Environments; Buildings And Comfort; Indoor Air Quality; Materials And Iaq; Thermal Comfort; Visual Comfort; Acoustic Quality; Chapter 10: Water Efficiency; A Need For Conservation; Components Of A Water System; Strategies For Water Efficiency; Water-Saving Technologies; Additional Water-Saving Methods; Consumer Habits. 
505 8 |a Chapter 11: Green RoofsClassification Of Green Roofs; Advantages Of Green Roofs; Construction Principles And Components; Chapter 12: Edible Landscaping and Xeriscaping; Dwelling Landscapes And Consumption; Alternatives To Conventional Landscapes; Edible Landscapes; Xeriscaping; Chapter 13: Waste Management and Disposal; Waste Generation; Postconsumer Waste Management Options; Diversion Of Waste; Community-Based Social Marketing; Changing Behavior; Bibliography; Index. 
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