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Biomimicry in architecture
When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of forms, systems, and process...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Newcastle upon Tyne :
RIBA Publishing,
2019.
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| Edición: | Second edition. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional) |
| Sumario: | When searching for genuinely sustainable building design and technology - designs that go beyond conventional sustainability to be truly restorative - we often find that nature got there first. Over 3.5 billion years of natural history have evolved innumerable examples of forms, systems, and processes that can be applied to modern green design. Aimed at architects, urban designers and product designers, this new edition of 'Biomimicry in Architecture' looks to the natural world to achieve radical increases in resource efficiency. Packed with case studies predicting future trends, this edition also contains updated and expanded chapters on structures, materials, waste, water, thermal control and energy, as well as an all-new chapter on light. An amazing sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions, Biomimicry in Architecture is a must-read for anyone preparing for the challenges of building a sustainable and restorative future. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 148-158) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780429346774 0429346778 9781000700992 1000700992 9781000701609 1000701603 9781000700381 1000700380 |