The Good Building Book: Principles of Efficient, Functional and Sustainable Design - Paperback
by Jon Broome, Nick Grant
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Green BooksISBN-13:9781399417136ISBN-10:1399417134UPC:9781399417136Book Category:House & Home, Architecture, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:Design & Construction, Sustainability & Green Design, ConstructionSize:9.20 x 8.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:2.101Product ID:SC9WV1ZDKB
'Mandatory reading for everyone in our design practice.' CHARLIE LUXTON
'A deeply fascinating book.' MARK BRINKLEY
- Examines performance standards and navigates commercial aspects such as budgets, contracts, and consultants.
- Explores strategic design and principles of good details for building elements, weaving together aesthetics, performance, and value in context.
- Offers practical principles and design strategies relevant for a rapidly changing world.
- Features more than 150 photos and a further 90 diagrams. Whether you're a designer or contractor, building user or client, student or teacher, this solution-focused book provides a new way of thinking about how we shape the built environment for a sustainable future.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Green BooksISBN-13:9781399417136ISBN-10:1399417134UPC:9781399417136Book Category:House & Home, Architecture, Technology & EngineeringBook Subcategory:Design & Construction, Sustainability & Green Design, ConstructionSize:9.20 x 8.30 x 0.80 inchesWeight:2.101Product ID:SC9WV1ZDKB
Jon Broome trained as an architect but is now a designer, enabler and self-builder. Previously Director of Architype, he now lives in London, where he runs his own consultancy specialising in sustainable construction.
Nick Grant is a freelance energy consultant and principal of Elemental Solutions. One of the UK pioneers of Passivhaus Standard, he is an active contributor to discussions on sustainable design as well as a practical engineer and self builder.Publisher: Green Books
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