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 |
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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
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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-9910827351403321 |
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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. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910523896303321 |
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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 |
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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
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 | ||
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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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