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Sustainability, Energy and Architecture
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Sustainability, Energy and Architecture

by Ali Sayigh
September 2013
Intermediate to advanced
552 pages
14h 48m
English
Academic Press
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Preface

Sustainability, Energy and Architecture has been produced to serve architects, students and practitioners alike; a reference book for all those interested in buildings and their relationship to energy and the environment. Each of the 17 chapters has been written by a leading authority in their field. They highlight the practise of building design throughout the world, followed by critical analysis.

It is hoped that architects and builders will use and benefit from this worldwide experience and expertise. Both vernacular and modern architecture are addressed, and the text sets out the principles for architects to follow when designing buildings, giving full consideration to energy; whether embedded in the building materials or required ...

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