Regenerative and Positive Impact Architecture
Author | : Shady Attia |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2017-09-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319667188 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319667181 |
Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book is a guide to energy efficiency and environmental impact assessment in high-performance buildings projects. It compares four state-of-the-art buildings to examine the steps needed for a transition from negative impact reduction architecture to positive impact regenerative architecture, utilizing life cycle analysis. The book provides a solid grounding in the areas of energy-efficient building and building materials life-cycle assessment, discussing carbon efficiency within a wider context that includes its technical, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions and covers the key areas for green buildings performance (operational and embodied energy). The analysis and comparison of four case studies of state-of-art modern building projects in Europe and North America serve as inspiring examples for architects and building professionals in the fields of high performance buildings, ecological materials and carbon efficiency.