May 1, 2024
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Sustainable construction is a set of principles and practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure throughout their lifecycle. It involves designing, constructing, and operating buildings and infrastructure in a way that promotes sustainability, reduces environmental impact, and improves occupant health and well-being.
Benefits of Sustainable Construction
There are many benefits to sustainable construction, including:
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Find a path to becoming a Sustainable Construction. Learn more at:
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Reading list
We've selected eight books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Sustainable Construction.
Provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable building with earth, covering the principles, technologies, and economics of sustainable building with earth. It is written by an expert in the field with over 30 years of experience.
Provides a comprehensive overview of renewable energy systems, covering the principles, technologies, and economics of renewable energy systems. It is written by two experts in the field with over 30 years of experience.
Provides a technical guide to sustainable construction, with a focus on materials, systems, and design strategies. It is written by an architect who has written extensively on sustainable construction.
Provides a technical guide to sustainable construction, with a focus on the materials and technologies used in sustainable buildings. It is written by two experts in the field with over 30 years of experience.
Provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy technologies, covering the principles, technologies, and economics of sustainable energy systems. It is written by an expert in the field with over 30 years of experience.
Provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy systems, covering the principles, technologies, and economics of sustainable energy systems. It is written by an expert in the field with over 30 years of experience.
Provides a general introduction to sustainable construction, covering the history, principles, and benefits of sustainable construction. It is written by an expert in the field who has written extensively on sustainability.
Provides a comprehensive overview of exergy, a measure of the quality of energy. It covers the fundamentals of exergy, its applications in sustainable development, and its use in the design and analysis of sustainable energy systems.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/topic/sdqpmj/sustainable
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