Green Architecture (GreenSource Books) Advanced Technologies and Materials

This new GreenSource book includes information on green technologies and materials needed to design and construct energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and sustainable buildings. Green Architecture surveys and illustrates new developments, innovative techniques, and advanced technologies that will help restore the balance between the user and the natural environment. The book aids architects in understanding the engineering side of the design process. U.S. and international case studies are included. 400 pp.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Green Architecture: Overview
• Chapter 2: Definitions and Operationalizations of Green Architecture
• Chapter 3: Brief History Green Architecture
• Chapter 4: Green Technologies: Energy Generation
• Chapter 5: Green Technologies: Energy Retention
• Chapter 6: Green Materials
• Chapter 7: Smart Materials
• Chapter 8: Case Studies--Advanced Green Buildings