Sustainable Building Design
May 1, 2024
3 minute read
Sustainable building design is a field that encompasses the planning, design, and construction of buildings in a way that minimizes their environmental impact. This involves considering the building's entire life cycle, from the materials used in its construction to the energy it consumes during operation and its eventual demolition.
Types of Sustainable Buildings
Sustainable buildings can take many different forms, but they all share a common goal of reducing their environmental impact. Some of the most common types of sustainable buildings include:
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Reading list
We've selected seven 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 Building Design.
Written by a leading expert in sustainable architecture, this book provides a practical guide to designing and constructing net-zero energy buildings.
Taking a critical approach, this book examines the historical and philosophical foundations of sustainability and explores current challenges and future directions in sustainable architecture.
As a foundational guide to sustainable building design, this book covers environmental factors, life-cycle evaluation, and LEED certification.
This practical guide provides comprehensive information on energy efficiency in building design and operation.
Explores the principles of thermal comfort in passive buildings and discusses design strategies to achieve optimal indoor environmental conditions.
This guide provides comprehensive information on green building certification systems, including LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes.
Explores the engineering and health aspects of indoor air quality, with a focus on sustainable building design and operation.
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