New Edition of the Bestselling Installation Guide Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability......more
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Humanitarian architecture - or the ’architecture of aid’ - has seen phenomenal growth worldwide over the last decade, as......more
Humanitarian architecture - or the ’architecture of aid’ - has seen phenomenal growth worldwide over the last decade, as......more
This handbook explores the critically important topic of embodied carbon, providing advanced insights that focus on meas......more
Living Off-Grid is an informative guide to self-sufficient living, encouraging you to connect to nature and protect the ......more
This book addresses the work of architect John Dalton (1927-2007), an important voice in mid-century modernism in Austra......more
Designed by Marks Barfield Architects, Cambridge Central Mosque is an innovative building, which is both sustainable and......more
A massive value shift for existing buildings, infrastructure, materials, unbuilt land, earth, and the labor that holds o......more
It is widely accepted that current levels of energy consumption are unsustainable, and half of energy consumption is rel......more
The lake, with its serene beauty and constant change, has been an endless source of inspiration for artists, poets, and,......more
To ensure that future generations will still find a pleasant living space, climate-friendly construction is crucial. The......more
An original call to reorient architecture around our relationship to plants. When we look at trees, we see a form of nat......more
The carbon emissions generated by concrete and steel construction are well-known. Why then are we not using more carbon-......more
- Closely follows the social theme of sustainable development, environmental protection, and low-carbon architecture - F......more
Introduces DLANDstudio’s pioneering and award-winning Sponge Park concept for the regeneration of the notorious Gowanus ......more
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The changing nature of African landscapes, from rural to urbanized spaces, has been a pre-occupation of African media pr......more
Green Building: An Engineering Approach fills a void in green building which has good textbook options for practitioners......more
Solar Energy Technologies in Cultural Heritage offers a complete overview of the solar renewable energy possibilities, d......more
With pressure on budgets and soaring energy costs, this small book will be worth its weight in gold to every local churc......more
Ever since Henry David Thoreau’s described his two years, two months, and two days of refuge existence at Walden Pond, M......more
Traditional crafts have been an essential part of Indian history, culture and life. This handbook looks at craft as both......more
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The book departs from a reflection on contemporary issues of environmental and social sustainability. With buildings and......more
This compendium presents an international showcase of contemporary landscape design between global trends, local traditi......more
Extreme weather events, droughts, floods, shifts in precipitation and temperature patterns, melting glaciers, sea-level ......more
Extreme weather events, droughts, floods, shifts in precipitation and temperature patterns, melting glaciers, sea-level ......more
While headlines are focusing on mass timber for commercial "plyscrapers," here are creative, stylish solutions for small......more
Design Futuring is a young field of activity where designers and other creatives sketch and experiment with different (d......more
- Features 40+ innovative contemporary residential projects, ranging from single-family houses, communal residences, apa......more
Applied Urban Design combines why we design and who we design for, with how we design, by providing the reader with a co......more
Applied Urban Design combines why we design and who we design for, with how we design, by providing the reader with a co......more
Cities and towns continue to evolve and are utilizing a range of planning and design strategies in urban landscapes that......more
This comprehensive companion surveys intelligent design thinking in architecture and urbanism, investigating ’smart’ app......more
A celebration of the innovative, artisanal, and sustainable living exemplified by contemporary Dutch interiors. With a c......more
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have recently gone far beyond solar panels to an array of new building envelope......more
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have recently gone far beyond solar panels to an array of new building envelope......more
A seductive, stylish, compelling, and authoritative assembly of vanguard small-scale houses that tread very lightly in n......more
LPA Design Studios rose to national prominence by demonstrating that designers can make a real impact on carbon reductio......more
Creating the Regenerative School profiling case studies from around the world that exemplify best practices in creating ......more
Biophilic architecture integrates nature into spaces and buildings to improve people’s health and well-being. It is base......more
Rammed earth construction is an ancient technique used worldwide for centuries. Today, it has been revitalized as a sust......more
In a world that is increasingly aware of environmental challenges, architecture is presented as a powerful tool to addre......more
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Authoritative roadmap to the design and construction of a carbon positive built environment "Build Like It’s the End of ......more
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This accessible and practical shortform book details the properties and advantages of high-performance pre-engineered st......more
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An atlas and anthology of data centers across the Dutch landscape This volume scrutinizes the environmental consequences......more
This book provides an in-depth overview of graphic and visual communication styles for conveying climate change and clim......more
This book provides an in-depth overview of graphic and visual communication styles for conveying climate change and clim......more
Argues that humans and nature can and should coexist in urban environments. Nature belongs in cities, but how do we put ......more
This book provides a comprehensive global coverage of energy management as it relates mostly to developing countries. In......more
The idea of climbing a tree for shelter, or just to see the earth from another perspective, is as old as humanity. In th......more
Correcting insidious greenwashing practices in favor of long-term sustainability solutions With its reliance on extracte......more
An academic, affordable examination of current scenarios and possible solutions for artists, architects and designers fa......more
Data-driven research inputting green spaces into hyper-developed urban environments In its newest book, the research gro......more
Code-compliant building materials and equipment will typically have a lower initial cost; however, the lifetime energy s......more
This book offers a captivating discussion into the cutting-edge developments at the intersection of architecture, engine......more
Graduated from Ecole Boulle and ENSAD, Henri Quillé (1928-2020), settled on the island of Formentera (Balearic Islands) ......more
This book aims to provide evidence of the impact of climate change and urbanization on cities’ urban environments thus o......more
Tangible, sustainable energy solutions for designers to incorporate into buildings, products and more Energy is the cent......more
One firm’s playful, people-focused approach to architecture in all areas of society, from interactive hiking trails to b......more
As unprecedented heat waves, storms of the century, and devastating fires impact cities across the country, the time to ......more
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Convents are revived as kindergartens, and an old prison receives a second life as a law school. In Flanders, daring tra......more
This book presents the select proceedings of the Annual Conference on "Infrastructure and Built Environment: Towards Sus......more
A beautiful, inspiring guide to building, designing, and decorating a natural living space that is healthier for your fa......more
This book presents the select proceedings of Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR 9) hosted by the IC......more
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The Pedagogies of Re-Use captures the amazing digital gathering of students, academics, practitioners, and activists tha......more
The Pedagogies of Re-Use captures the amazing digital gathering of students, academics, practitioners, and activists tha......more
On a new house built in the uniquely eco-friendly construction material of carbon concrete In September 2022, the Cube, ......more
A new perspective on developing shared joy in urban spaces. Our divided society is quickly reaching crisis level. We are......more
The book presents the select proceedings of 13th Structural Engineering Convention. It covers the latest research in mul......more
This open access book gathers the proceedings of the 4th International Conference "Coordinating Engineering for Sustaina......more
Dive into the pages of our groundbreaking publication where the profound truth echoes: Protecting the sea is safeguardin......more
Rethinking suburbs provides answers to how can we design and plan neighborhoods in which non-motorized mobility is a via......more
This volume locates housing at the center of urban thinking today. The short essays, case studies, and roundtable conver......more
The publication explores the concept of polycephalum, a biological organism known for its decentralized intelligence and......more
The firm has developed significant experience on a broad and diverse body of project types including civic, institutiona......more
Prized for its ability to sequester carbon, mass timber, including cross-laminated timbers, glulam beams, and laminated ......more
Architecture Is Experimentation shines a spotlight on the intersection of architectural innovation and sustainable solut......more
Architecture Is Education highlights the impact of education in the field of architecture, illustrated by the groundbrea......more
Globally, environmental impact assessment (EIA) is one of the most enduring and influential environmental management too......more
This book includes peer-reviewed articles from the 8th International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development (ICSUD ......more
Livable Cities: Urban Heat Islands Mitigation for Climate Change Adaptation Through Urban Greening elucidates on livabil......more
In Building Materials, Health and Indoor Air Quality: Volume 2 Tom Woolley uses new research to continue to advocate for......more