sustainable architecture

Most people use a gas-powered vehicle of some kind on a daily basis. But what would happen if we were to run out of gas? This book evaluates a situation quickly coming to the forefront of our cultural consciousness. Through expert analysis, informational text, and seminal public documents, the problem is assessed and evaluated in a manner that makes readers understand the urgency of the situation. Take Action boxes provide suggestions on what teens can do to help. Appendix, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Chapter Notes.

This eco-friendly title focuses on green homes. Readers will learn how architect's apply sustainable practices to earth-friendly structures. Recycled materials, solar panels, and more are explored through engaging illustrations and accessible text.

Contains twenty-two essays in which the authors debate issues related to eco-architecture, such as its benefits to humans and impact on the environment and how it can be encouraged and is being implemented.

Explains what constitutes a green building and describes the materials, planning, and methods of green building. Includes tips for going green in schools and communities, profiles of the world's greenest buildings, information on green careers, a comprehension quiz, and a section on the benefits and challenges of requiring old buildings to become green.

An illustrated introduction to sustainable architecture that examines the building materials and techniques used to create environmentally-friendly homes and structures, and describes how eco-homes save energy.

Provides an overview of sustainable architecture, describing the materials, methods, and features that are being used to make buildings more environmentally friendly.

This book is an introduction to creating green cities, describing how to use renewable energy sources to produce power, such as electric power, for large cities and how to use light rail systems for transportation in cities.

"Read about the history of energy use, renewable and non-renewable energy, global warming, "green" houses and communities, and what you can do."--Provided by publisher.

Contains twenty-two essays in which the authors debate issues related to eco-architecture, such as its benefits to humans and impact on the environment and how it can be encouraged and is being implemented.

Looks at green design around the world through the scrapbook of twelve-year-old Corry Lapont, featuring postcards, brochures, and other memorabilia that introduces readers to towers, bridges, tunnels, domes, and more. Includes activities and fun facts.