Strategies for Sustainable Architecture

by Paola Sassi

Filling a gap in existing literature on sustainable design, this new guide introduces and illustrates sustainable design principles through detailed case studies of sustainable buildings in Europe, North America and Australia. The guide will provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the design issues involved in delivering sustainable buildings, and giving detailed description of the process of integrating principles into practice. Approximately one hundred case studies of sixty buildings, ranging from small dwellings to large commercial buildings, and drawn from a range of countries, demonstrate best current practice. The sections of the book are divided into design issues relating to sustainable development, including site and ecology, community and culture, health, materials, energy and water. With over 400 illustrations, this highly visual guide will be an invaluable reference to all those concerned with architecture and sustainability issues.

Genres: Architecture, Sustainability

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Hila Moyal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an extremely informative and clear guide to sustainable architecture. I am an architecture student and used this to research sustainable architecture for my final project. I especially loved the case studies that were included in every chapter. These really helped me understand the practical applications of the topics the author had discussed.

[Jones Studio,]

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