Sustainable Architecture

Architecture Briefs

by David Bergman

Written for students and practitioners in the fields of architecture and interior design, our new Architecture Brief Sustainable Design provides a concise overview of all the techniques available for reducing the energy footprint of structures and spaces. With clear, simple language and a practical "can do" approach, author David Bergman covers everything from the profession's ethical responsibility, to design structures and spaces that sustain our natural resources, to specific considerations such as rainwater harvesting, graywater recycling, passive heating techniques, solar orientation, green roofs, wind energy, daylighting, indoor air quality, material evaluation and specification, and how to work with green building certification programs.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction, Sustainability, Design

144 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2011

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I am not an architect, I found this book to be a great overview of the various sustainable building practices and technologies that are available today and in the near future. It is a great source for anyone trying to understand how either new construction or renovations to existing structures can incorporate sustainable design.

[Bori · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a really helpful book about green buildings, I was not disappointed by it. The writer is clear and straightforward and is not afraid from including his own opinion, but even if he does he stats that it is only his opinion. To sum it up it is a really useful book,a good starting point for those who want to know more about the topic or if they are studying in the industry.

[Yakym Yermak · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was my first book about Sustainability design, I don't have an architectural degree and have no experience in construction. And despite that, I liked it so much! Everything is simply described and interesting. The book gave me a lot of insights, that I will certainly use before the building my own house.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick, highly readable overview of the basic topics in sustainable design. Any of these topics would require a good deal more research in order to meaningfully incorporate into an architectural practice, but I would recommend this book as a primer for a young architecture student or a non-architect curious about the environmental impact of their home or office.

[Danny Breen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible insight and very digestible

[Ryan T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for my purposes