Good City Form (Mit Press)

Description

A thorough introduction to sustainable construction, including the landscape for green buildings, sustainable development, sustainable design, and the rationale for high-performance green buildings
An exploration of the foundations of green buildings, including biomimicry and ecological design, basic concepts and vocabulary, and the green building movement
Practical discussions of ecological design, including a historical perspective, contemporary ecological design
In-depth examinations of high-performance green building assessment, including focused assessment systems and international building assessment systems