Sustainable buildings and infrastructure : paths to the future / Annie R. Pearce, Yong Han Ahn, and HanmiGlobal.
By: Pearce, Annie R
Contributor(s): Ahn, Yong Han [Co-Author.] | Hanmi Kŭllobŏl Chusik Hoesa
Publisher: London ; New York, NY : Routledge Taylor and Franies Group, c2012Description: xxix, 482 p. : ill. (col.) ; 25cmISBN: 9780415690928 (paperback); 9780203130841 (ebook)Subject(s): Sustainable construction | HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living | TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / GeneralDDC classification: 720/.47 LOC classification: TH880 | .P43 2012Other classification: HOM022000 | TEC005000 Summary: "Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in Construction Management and the Built Environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide"-- Provided by publisher.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| CEA | Sibalom | Sibalom CEA | 720.47 R359 2012 (Browse shelf) | Available | UAMAIN 22707 |
"Earthscan from Routledge"--Cover.
"Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in Construction Management and the Built Environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes index.
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