Description

Written by two US engineers and architects, this publication sets forth the scientific principles underlying the need for sustainable design. Explaining both the 'hows' and 'whys' of sustainable design and green engineering, it explains the scientific principles needed to guide sustainable design decisions. Throughout the book, the authors draw from their experience in architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, planning, and US public policy in order to build an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sustainable design.

This book offers many practical features, including:
case studies presenting the authors' firsthand accounts of actual green projects.
lessons learned from Duke University's Smart House Program that demonstrate the concepts and techniques discussed in the book.
exercises that encourage readers to use their newfound knowledge to solve green design problems.
figures, tables, and sidebars illustrating key concepts and summarizing important points.

Sustainable Design will enable architects, designers and engineers not only to implement 'green' design methods, but also to choose these methods based on science. With its many examples, case studies, and exercises, the book is also an ideal textbook for students in civil and environmental engineering, architectural engineering and construction.