The Ecology of Building Materials, Second Edition

The Ecology of Building Materials, Second Edition
Publisher: Architectural Press | 2009-04-08 | ISBN: 1856175375 | PDF | 448 pages | 11 MB
The Ecology of Building Materials explores key questions surrounding sustainability of building materials. With legislation such as the Code for Sustainable Homes being introduced to regulate the required sustainability of new builds, it is essential that sustainability starts with the raw materials of a project. The book provides technical data to enable architects to choose the most appropriate sustainable materials for a project, as well as providing information and guidance on a wide range of issues such as recycling, Life Cycle Analysis, and manufacturers%27 environmental claims.