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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459379003321

Autore

Yeang Ken <1948-, >

Titolo

Dictionary of ecodesign : an illustrated reference / / Ken Yeang and Lillian Woo

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2010

ISBN

1-135-19293-6

1-135-19294-4

1-282-57620-8

9786612576201

0-203-86440-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (307 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WooLillian C

Disciplina

720/.47

Soggetti

Sustainable design

Design

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Preface; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Appendix 1 Conversion tables; Appendix 2 International Environmental Agreements; Appendix 3 The Periodic Table of elements; Appendix 4 Photovoltaics; Appendix 5 Population by country

Sommario/riassunto

The first guide to the terminology of sustainable design. Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, this illustrated dictionary provides over 1500 definitions and explanations of ecodesign terms.Providing a unique resource for the practitioner and student, this book leaves the reader free to 'dip' in and out of the book allowing for 'bite-sized' learning at their own convenience. It is an essential reference for all architects, engineers, planners and environmentalists involved in designing and planning projects and schemes in the built environment.