Dictionary of Ecodesign

Informationen zum Autor Ken Yeang is an architect-planner and ecologist whose design and masterplanning work are at the cutting edge of green design. He is a principal of Llewelyn Davies Yeang (UK) and its sister company, Hamzah & Yeang (Malaysia). He is currently co-authoring with Lillian Woo Ecomimesis: Ecological Design for the Built Environment Using Natural Processes as a Model . Lillian Woo is an economist, public policy specialist and political consultant who has worked with both state and federal government office holders. Klappentext An essential reference for architects, engineers, planners and environmentalists involved in designing and planning projects and schemes in the built environment. Covering the terminology of sustainable design, this illustrated dictionary provides over 1500 definitions and explanations of ecodesign terms. A unique source for the practitioner, student and anyone interested in seeking a better ecological balance in the environment. Zusammenfassung A guide to the terminology of sustainable design. It provides over 1500 definitions and explanations of ecodesign terms. It is suitable for architects, engineers, planners and environmentalists involved in designing and planning projects and schemes in the built environment. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Abbreviations. A-Z terms

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• Autori: Lillian Woo, Lillian (Economist and Consultant Woo, Woo Lillian, Ken Yeang, Ken (Llewelyn Davies Yeang Yeang, Yeang Ken
• Editore: Routledge Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 11.03.2010
• EAN: 9780415458993
• ISBN: 978-0-415-45899-3
• Dimensioni: 200 mm x 255 mm x 20 mm
• Categorie: Libri scolastici; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura; ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design, ARCHITECTURE / Reference, Environmentally-friendly architecture & design, Reference works, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design