Sustainable construction techniques : From structural design to material selection: Assessing and improving the environmental impact of buildings /

The book offers a thorough guide to ecological building design and sustainable construction methods. The authors provide an overview of the most relevant databases and certification standards for building products and illustrate how a Life Cycle Analysis is conducted. They identify key ways of optim...

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Main Authors: El khouli, Sebastian (Author), John, Viola (Author), Zeumer, Martin (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: München : DETAIL, 2015
©2015
Series:DETAIL Green Books.
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Summary:The book offers a thorough guide to ecological building design and sustainable construction methods. The authors provide an overview of the most relevant databases and certification standards for building products and illustrate how a Life Cycle Analysis is conducted. They identify key ways of optimising the planning process in line with ecological criteria, while offering advice for the selection of building materials and elements.
Physical Description:1 online resource(152p.) : illustrations.
Also available in print edition.
Bibliography:Zahlr. Abb.
ISBN:9783955532390