sustainable buildings

"A healthy building does more than conserve resources: it improves the health and productivity of the people inside. Joseph Allen and John Macomber look at everything from the air we breathe to the water we drink to how light, sound, and materials impact our performance and wellbeing and drive business profit"--.

"More than half the world's population live in cities, and that number is rising. Find out how we can create buildings and cities without harming the environment in this informative title. The growth of cities can lead to overcrowding, pollution from transportation and factories, and the release of greenhouse gases from buildings. Case studies show how scientists, architects, and planners are investigating how to build more energy-efficient houses and more sustainable cities"--Provided by publisher.

". . . introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about green buildings, covering materials, standards, energy efficiency, related careers, and more.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a green general contractor. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.".

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind green buildings. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--.

A practical guide to eco-friendly home improvements, with information on using biomass fuels, wind power, and solar energy.

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.

A comprehensive guide to alternative building methods that provides information on materials and techniques and covers design, structure, temperature, separation, and connection.

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.