Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building : Case Studies in Green Building
Emerald Architecture: Case Studies in Green Building : Case Studies in Green Building by GreenSource Magazine
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0071544119 | 176 Pages | PDF | 36.0 MB
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0071544119 | 176 Pages | PDF | 36.0 MB
This unique and lavishly illustrated guide offers invaluable inspiration for the planning of sustainable structures and facilities. Twenty-four in-depth case studies provide information for a wide variety of projects—from schools, offices, and labs to libraries and a summer camp. Each case study includes a description of the building, how it works, and how successful it has been.
Packed with more than 200 design-inspiring photos and illustrations, this beautiful architectural guide presents design data and specifications from a wide variety of projects, including schools, offices, labs, libraries, government buildings, and even a summer camp.
For each case study, the book gives a description of the building, how it works, and how successful it has been. In addition, each case study includes architectural details, elevations, and floor plans…photos and illustrations…site plans…product sources and credits…key building parameters…charts for tracking climate and rainfall…and LEED scores and ratings.