| Description |
xxvi, 324 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Bob Berkebile -- Preface : Philosophical beginnings -- The philosophy of sustainable design -- The evolution of sustainable design -- The principles of sustainable design: respect for the wisdom of natural systems: the biomimicry principle -- The principles of sustainable design: respect for people: the human vitality principle -- The principles of sustainable design: respect for place: the ecosystem/bio-region principle -- The principles of sustainable design: respect for the cycle of life: the "seven generations" principle -- The principles of sustainable design: respect for energy and natural resources: the conservation and renewable resources principle -- Insert : A brief survey of green buildings -- The principles of sustainable design: respect for process: the holistic thinking principle -- The technologies and components of sustainable design -- Shades of green: the levels of sustainability -- Productivity and well-being -- Greening your organization -- Green economics -- The sustainable design process: holistic thinking -- The aesthetics of sustainable design -- The future of architecture -- App. A. The green warrior -- App. B. Who's who in green design -- App. C. The phases of green design -- App. D. The elements of green design methodology -- App. E. The principles of sustainable design: summary |
| Summary |
In the Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlines the major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growing movement of green architecture and sustainable design over the last thirty years. This book is intended as a starting point for anyone involved in the building industry on a journey to learn how they can build more responsibly. The book is rooted in practical knowledge but rather than being a 'how to book' asks individuals to understand how the philosophy of sustainable design can affect their own work. Part Sustainable Design 101 and part manifesto this book lays the groundwork and philosophical basis for more technical study. McLennan relies on his extensive experience with sustainable design having consulted to dozens of projects and design teams all over the country. Tapping into the work of many pioneers and 'green design philosophers' McLennan clearly presents a framework for people to understand Sustainable Design and how ultimately it will become the future of architecture and design |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-303) and index |
| Subject |
Sustainable architecture
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Architecture -- Environmental aspects
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Architecture -- Environmental aspects.
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Sustainable architecture.
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| LC no. |
2006355538 |
| ISBN |
0974903302 |
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9780974903309 |
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