sustainable architecture

Green architecture includes structures that use sustainable materials and energy sources. This book showcases fascinating green buildings-from houses and arenas to offices and museums-and the architects who built them! A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars are included in this title.

"Urban planners, architects, and scientists are developing high-rise forests that seek to balance human activity and natural regeneration. Discover how green infrastructure will transform the urban landscape and how we think about our future"--Provided by publisher.

"Animals build unique and beautiful homes. So do humans. But sometimes human-made buildings harm the environment. Learn how architects use biomimicry to design eco-friendly buildings"--Provided by publisher.

Step-by-step instructions and photographs show readers how to make a flying hoopster, pizza box solar oven, balloon-powered car, and other sustainable science projects that can be completed in thirty minutes or less.

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

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

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.

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.

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