Research Catalog

Title

The ecology of architecture : a complete guide to creating the environmentally conscious building / Laura C. Zeiher.

Author

Zeiher, Laura C., 1955-

Publication

New York : Whitney Library of Design, 1996.

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Details

Description

269 pages : illustrations (some color); 29 cm

Summary

"Environmentally Conscious Design has become a major interest of architects, designers, planners, public officials, and industry leaders around the world. Unlike other books on the subject that focus on only one or another aspect of ecological design, The Ecology of Architecture answers the question, How do we design and build ecologically sound and affordable structures today that will perform well tomorrow? Written by an experienced practitioner in the field, the book details all facets of green building by providing comparative energy performance solutions, recycling alternatives, cost considerations, materials analyses, information on legislation, as well as examples of practical applications."--Jacket.

Subject

• Architecture > Environmental aspects
• Architecture > Environmental aspects > North America > Case studies
• Architecture > Environmental aspects
• Bauökologie
• Arquitetura (aspectos ambientais)
• Architecture > Aspect de l'environnement
• North America

Genre/Form

Case studies

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 265) and index.

Contents

Introduction. The elements of ecology and architecture -- Ch. 1. A history of ecology in architecture -- Ch. 2. Defining environmentally conscious architecture: pioneering American practitioners -- Ch. 3. Renewable resource technologies -- Ch. 4. The process: creating ecologically conscious architecture -- Ch. 5. Case studies: buildings in North America -- Ch. 6. Environmental legislation: opportunities and responsibilities.

ISBN

• 0823015963
• 9780823015962

LCCN

95044416

OCLC

• ocm33276365
• 33276365
• SCSB-2114656

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library