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Green nanotechnology : solutions for sustainability and energy in the built environment / Geoffrey B. Smith, Claes G. Granqvist
Green nanotechnology : solutions for sustainability and energy in the built environment / Geoffrey B. Smith, Claes G. Granqvist
Autore Smith, Geoffrey Beaton
Pubbl/distr/stampa Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2011
Descrizione fisica xxiii, 447 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm
Disciplina 690.0286
Altri autori (Persone) Granqvist, Claes G.
Soggetto topico Sustainable buildings - Design and construction
Nanotechnology
Buildings - Energy conservation
ISBN 9781420085327
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Green nanotechnology: introduction and invitation -- In harmony with the environment: nature's energy flows and desired materials properties -- Optical materials science for green nanotechnology: the basics -- Visual indoors-outdoors contact and daylighting: windows -- Electric lighting and daylighting: luminaries -- Heat and electricity: solar collectors and solar cells -- Coolness: high-albedo surfaces and sky cooling devices -- Supporting nanotechnologies: air sensing and cleaning, thermal insulation, and electrical storage -- Conclusions: nanotechnologies for a sustainable future
Record Nr. UNISALENTO-991002504469707536
Smith, Geoffrey Beaton  
Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2011
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A handbook for the sustainable use of timber in construction / / Jim Coulson
A handbook for the sustainable use of timber in construction / / Jim Coulson
Autore Coulson Jim (James C.)
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (419 pages)
Disciplina 690.0286
Soggetto topico Sustainable construction
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-119-70113-9
1-119-70114-7
1-119-70112-0
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Record Nr. UNINA-9910555137603321
Coulson Jim (James C.)  
Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]
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A handbook for the sustainable use of timber in construction / / Jim Coulson
A handbook for the sustainable use of timber in construction / / Jim Coulson
Autore Coulson Jim (James C.)
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (419 pages)
Disciplina 690.0286
Soggetto topico Sustainable construction
ISBN 1-119-70113-9
1-119-70114-7
1-119-70112-0
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Wood as a Material -- More about Wood -- Fire & Water -- UC's, Insects, Fungi, Modified Wood -- Preservatives & Finishes -- Defects & Appearance Grading -- Strength Grading -- Wood-based Panels -- Principles of Timber Engineering -- Things to know about wood, trees and forests -- Being Sustainable -- Voluntary Schemes -- Legal Requirements -- Softwoods and their Supplies -- Hardwoods and their Supplies -- Re-use, Carbon Cycle, Biomass and End of Life Disposal -- Energy Considerations & Other Construction Materials -- Appendix 1: A Glossary of Wood and Timber Terms Used in the Timber and Construction Industries -- Appendix 2: A Select Bibliography of Some Useful Technical Reference Works, plus some other Information on Timber and Wood-Based Products -- Appendix 3: Some Helpful Technical, Advisory and Trade Bodies Concerned with Timber.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910678077003321
Coulson Jim (James C.)  
Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]
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A handbook for the sustainable use of timber in construction / / Jim Coulson
A handbook for the sustainable use of timber in construction / / Jim Coulson
Autore Coulson Jim (James C.)
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (419 pages)
Disciplina 690.0286
Soggetto topico Sustainable construction
ISBN 1-119-70113-9
1-119-70114-7
1-119-70112-0
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Wood as a Material -- More about Wood -- Fire & Water -- UC's, Insects, Fungi, Modified Wood -- Preservatives & Finishes -- Defects & Appearance Grading -- Strength Grading -- Wood-based Panels -- Principles of Timber Engineering -- Things to know about wood, trees and forests -- Being Sustainable -- Voluntary Schemes -- Legal Requirements -- Softwoods and their Supplies -- Hardwoods and their Supplies -- Re-use, Carbon Cycle, Biomass and End of Life Disposal -- Energy Considerations & Other Construction Materials -- Appendix 1: A Glossary of Wood and Timber Terms Used in the Timber and Construction Industries -- Appendix 2: A Select Bibliography of Some Useful Technical Reference Works, plus some other Information on Timber and Wood-Based Products -- Appendix 3: Some Helpful Technical, Advisory and Trade Bodies Concerned with Timber.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910808306703321
Coulson Jim (James C.)  
Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , [2021]
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Historische Bautechniken für Wildbachverbauten im Salzkammergut : eine Wissensdokumentation mit Relevanz für das heutige Bauen / / Günther Kain and Friedrich Idam
Historische Bautechniken für Wildbachverbauten im Salzkammergut : eine Wissensdokumentation mit Relevanz für das heutige Bauen / / Günther Kain and Friedrich Idam
Autore Kain Günther
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Göttingen : , : Cuvillier Verlag, , [2020]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (205 pages)
Disciplina 690.0286
Soggetto topico Sustainable construction
Flood control
Hydraulic engineering
ISBN 3-7369-6239-8
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione ger
Nota di contenuto Intro -- Wasserbau-Steinmauern -- Rohstoffauswahl und Rohstoffvorbereitung -- Rohstoffausformung -- Materialtransport -- Einbau in den Baugrund -- Steinverbindungen -- Hinterfüllung von Steinmauern -- Wasserbau-holzwerke -- Rohstoffauswahl-Rohstoffvorbereitung -- Rohstoffausformung -- Transport im Gelände -- Einbau in den Baugrund-Fundierungen -- Konstruktionselemente der hölzernen Wasserbauten -- Typologie der hölzernen Wasserbauten -- Hinter- und Auffüllung von hölzernen Wasserbauten -- Nutzung -- Schlusswort -- Anhang.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910794346703321
Kain Günther  
Göttingen : , : Cuvillier Verlag, , [2020]
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Historische Bautechniken für Wildbachverbauten im Salzkammergut : eine Wissensdokumentation mit Relevanz für das heutige Bauen / / Günther Kain and Friedrich Idam
Historische Bautechniken für Wildbachverbauten im Salzkammergut : eine Wissensdokumentation mit Relevanz für das heutige Bauen / / Günther Kain and Friedrich Idam
Autore Kain Günther
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Göttingen : , : Cuvillier Verlag, , [2020]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (205 pages)
Disciplina 690.0286
Soggetto topico Sustainable construction
Flood control
Hydraulic engineering
ISBN 3-7369-6239-8
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione ger
Nota di contenuto Intro -- Wasserbau-Steinmauern -- Rohstoffauswahl und Rohstoffvorbereitung -- Rohstoffausformung -- Materialtransport -- Einbau in den Baugrund -- Steinverbindungen -- Hinterfüllung von Steinmauern -- Wasserbau-holzwerke -- Rohstoffauswahl-Rohstoffvorbereitung -- Rohstoffausformung -- Transport im Gelände -- Einbau in den Baugrund-Fundierungen -- Konstruktionselemente der hölzernen Wasserbauten -- Typologie der hölzernen Wasserbauten -- Hinter- und Auffüllung von hölzernen Wasserbauten -- Nutzung -- Schlusswort -- Anhang.
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Kain Günther  
Göttingen : , : Cuvillier Verlag, , [2020]
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The importance of wood and timber in sustainable buildings / / Ali Sayigh, editor
The importance of wood and timber in sustainable buildings / / Ali Sayigh, editor
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (326 pages)
Disciplina 690.0286
Collana Innovative renewable energy
Soggetto topico Sustainable construction
ISBN 3-030-71700-3
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Intro -- Introduction -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: Bamboo: The Forgotten Versatile Materials -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Bamboo as Building Materials -- Advantages -- Disadvantages -- Bamboo Treatment and Preservation -- Potential of Usages -- 1.3 Bamboo in Vernacular Architecture -- The Bayan Beleq Mosque, Lombok, Indonesia -- Structure System -- Other Building Components of the Mosque -- 1.4 Bamboo Usage in Modern Buildings -- Bamboo Sports Hall, Panyaden International School, Thailand -- Structure Stability -- Bamboo Veil House, Vietnam -- Malaysia Bamboo Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- 1.5 Strategies for Bamboo Usage -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: The Role of Wood in Current Sustainable Building in Thailand as Architectural Ornaments -- 2.1 Introduction -- Background of the Topic -- 2.2 Objective -- 2.3 Scope -- 2.4 Methodology -- Sampling Design and Data Collection -- Measurements -- Results Discussion -- 2.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Wood Handicraft in the Traditional Architecture of Yemen: Current Dangers and Sustainability Issues -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Background -- Classifications of the Traditional Wood Uses -- Wood in General -- Traditional Woodworking -- Woodworking at the Present Time -- Yemen's Geographical Landforms and Climates -- Social Life in Yemen -- 3.3 Vernacular Architecture -- Urban Fabric of the Old City -- Compliance with Conventional Standards -- Environmental Factors -- Building Materials -- The Traditional Tower House -- Campaign for the Preservation of the Old Cities -- 3.4 Analysis of Traditional Wood Systems -- Roof Structure -- Intermediate Floors Structure -- Staircase Structure -- Traditional Bathrooms and Duct Space Structure -- Bridges Connecting Tower Houses -- Reinforcing Material -- Windows -- Doors/Gates -- Wooden Squared Encasings (Mosandaqat).
3.5 Threats and Challenges -- Threats of Losing Many Historical Sites and Buildings -- The War and the Destruction of Treasured Historical Sites -- Damages Caused by Heavy Rains -- Threats to the Wood Handicraft -- War Threats on the Economy and the Traditional Wood Handicraft -- Threats Caused by the Destruction of the Power Outages -- Threats Caused by the Imported Cheap Wood -- Threats Caused by the Ready-Made Products -- Threats Caused by Change of People's Taste and Availability of Ready-to-Use Templates -- 3.6 Can We Solve the Problem? -- General Proposed Framework for Sustainability -- 3.7 Epilogue -- Appendix A: UNESCO World Heritage Committee Report -- References -- Chapter 4: Timber as a Sustainable Building Material from Old to Contemporary Experiences: Review and Assessment of Global and Egypt's Examples -- 4.1 Introduction -- Acoustical Role of Timber -- Lessons and Features Learned from the Literature -- Why Timber Buildings Are Vital in Mitigating Climate Change Impacts? -- 4.2 Objectives -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.4 Benefits of Wood as a Sustainable Material -- 4.5 Timber as New and Sustainable Material for Skyscrapers -- 4.6 Sustainable Contemporary Global Examples -- Sustainable Wood in the Alpine Shelter (Monte Rosa Hütte), Alps -- Usage of Wooden Materials/Challenges of Wood Usage -- Assessment of Sustainable Usage -- Mega Wood Waffles in the Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Sustainable Usage -- Recycled Wood in the Allele Aviles Mula Watteau Resort in Bali, Indonesia -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Sustainable Usage -- 4.7 Old Examples of Wooden Buildings in Egypt -- Khedivial Opera House in Cairo -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Usage -- Old Wooden Verandas and Timber Buildings in Port Said -- Usage of Wooden Materials -- Assessment of Usage.
4.8 Comparative Analysis of Examined Case Studies -- 4.9 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Green Building Issues Using Wood and Timber in Buildings in the Arabian Gulf Countries -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Design for Climate -- 5.3 Timber and Wood Sustain and Comfort Internal Spaces of Buildings -- Increase Energy Efficient -- Application Benefits -- Sustainability -- 5.4 Wood Working -- Wood in Construction -- Market Forces -- Procurement Issues -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 6: Wood Building in Portugal -- 6.1 Against Wood -- The Forest -- Climate -- Culture -- The Portuguese Architectural-Constructive Way -- Lack of Incentives and Initiative -- 6.2 In Favor of Wood -- Emergence of Sustainability -- Evolution of Construction Products -- European Codes -- New Architectural Visions -- Policies -- 6.3 Why Don't We Build in Wood? -- 6.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Sustainable Wooden Construction of Traditional Houses in Moderate Humid Climate of North Iran -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The Role of Wood Material in the Studied Geography -- 7.3 Traditional House Types -- Plain Area -- Foothill Area -- 7.4 Wooden Building Members -- Structure -- Wooden Foundations -- Wooden Skeleton -- Walls -- Roofs -- Ornaments -- 7.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Multiple Scales Insight into Using Timber for a Sustainable and Future Approach to Buildings -- 8.1 Trees as a Sustainable Resource -- 8.2 Timber Properties as Construction Materials -- 8.3 Cultural Practices to Use of Timber for Building in Different Time Periods -- 8.4 Relevant Case Studies of Recently Raised Buildings -- 8.5 Future Approach to Sustainable Buildings -- References -- Chapter 9: Laminated Timber Buildings: An Overview of Environmental Impacts -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Forests and Deforestation.
9.3 Timber in Buildings, Benefits, and Limitations -- Carbon -- Mechanical Properties and Strength -- Thermal Resistance and Heat Capacity -- 9.4 Environmental Life Cycle Impacts -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: One Floor at a Time: Cross-Laminating a Sustainable Future for Mass Timber in North America -- 10.1 Introduction -- Rings of Time -- Patterns of Growth: Direction, Strength, and the Ways of Nature -- Ingredients in the Alphabet Soup for the Mass Timber Soul -- Organic Paths of Resistance: Structural Strength, Directionality, and Grain -- 10.2 Sustainability and Performance -- Introduction -- Production -- Construction and Operation -- Recycling and Demolition -- 10.3 Case Studies -- Introduction -- Sustainable Features: Timber as a Structural Element -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Footprint Graphic -- Additional Information: Sustainability Features: Energy -- Sustainability Features: Water -- Sustainability Features: Heating And Air -- Introduction -- Prefabrication and Timber Construction -- Challenging Future Concerns -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Footprint Graphic -- Introduction -- Types of Wood Used -- Environmental Sensitivity -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Benefits Graphic -- Introduction -- Hybrid Timber Elements -- Comparative Benefits of CLT -- Case Study Conclusion -- Carbon Benefits Graphic -- 10.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Time and Nature for Responsive Wood Architecture. Two Projects of Schools' Buildings for Temporary and Adaptive Solutions -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 The Concept of Green School: Wood as Environmental Friendly Material -- The Wood Structure of Hexagonal Module as Cell of the Building Organism -- The Application of Wood as Eco-Logical Material for Resilience and Indoor Comfort -- Energy and Environmental Well-Being and Sustainability.
Safety and Attention to Seismic Risk -- The Positive LCA -- 11.3 The Concept of Temporary Wood Pavilion: Multifunctional Expansion of External School Space -- Technical and Functional Characteristics -- Modularity and Flexibility -- 11.4 Considerations and Results: Next Challenge and Future Trend -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022]
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Inquinamento indoor outdoor : diagnosi e bonifica di edifici e ambienti esterni / Mauro Masi, Barbara Soccol
Inquinamento indoor outdoor : diagnosi e bonifica di edifici e ambienti esterni / Mauro Masi, Barbara Soccol
Autore Masi, Mauro
Pubbl/distr/stampa Roma : Dei tipografia del genio civile, c2006
Descrizione fisica 446 p. : ill. ; 24 cm + 1 CD ROM
Disciplina 690.0286
Altri autori (Persone) Soccol, Barbaraauthor
Soggetto topico Buildings - Environmental engineering
ISBN 9788849614312
8849614314
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione ita
Record Nr. UNISALENTO-991000563369707536
Masi, Mauro  
Roma : Dei tipografia del genio civile, c2006
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Lifetime Environmental Impact of Buildings [[electronic resource] /] / by Marc Méquignon, Hassan Ait Haddou
Lifetime Environmental Impact of Buildings [[electronic resource] /] / by Marc Méquignon, Hassan Ait Haddou
Autore Méquignon Marc
Edizione [1st ed. 2014.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (123 p.)
Disciplina 690.0286
Collana SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
Soggetto topico Energy efficiency
Urban planning
City planning
Building repair
Buildings—Repair and reconstruction
Industrial design
Energy Efficiency
Urbanism
Building Repair and Maintenance
Industrial Design
ISBN 3-319-06641-2
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Background -- The building and lifespan -- The building and sustainable development -- The terms of the generalization and perspectives -- Conclusion.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910299619403321
Méquignon Marc  
Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014
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Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction / / edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and three others]
Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction / / edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and three others]
Edizione [1st edition]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Philadelphia, PA : , : Woodhead Pub., , 2013
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (459 p.)
Disciplina 690.0286
Altri autori (Persone) TorgalFernando Pacheco
Collana Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Soggetto topico Nanotechnology - Environmental aspects
Nanotechnology - Industrial applications
Construction industry - Environmental aspects
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 0-85709-883-7
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto part I. Infrastructural applications -- part II. Applications for building energy efficiency -- part III. Photocatalytic applications.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910462583703321
Philadelphia, PA : , : Woodhead Pub., , 2013
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