Publisher's Synopsis
The first volume of Sustainable Building design manual focuses on policy and regulatory mechanisms, while the second volume expounds on the process of green architecture by combining concepts and technologies with best practices for each integral design component. These serve as a basis for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals through appropriate strategies and regularity controls. Case studies of Gurgaon and a set of real-time case studies from Spain and the UK are dealt in the first volume. A must-have for architects, designers, urban planners, policymakers, engineers, and students. Key Features: Issues, gaps, and barriers to policy implementationMarket mechanisms to drive sustainable developmentSelf-reinforcing policy tools, pricing policy packages, energy services, etc.Recommendations for amendments in the by-laws of GurgaonContents: Introduction: sustainability and building design Climatic data Site planning Efficient water management and waste water treatment techniques Solid waste management Passive solar designBuilding materials Building technologies Energy systems Case studies Checklist for sustainabilityRead more.