Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers

Author: Tucker, Lisa M.

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 480

EAN: 9781563677120

Release Date: 29-01-2010

Package Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

Details: This text views building construction and its systems through the lens of sustainability, providing an integrated approach to the principles of sustainable design as the way a building is created. As a practicing architect and interior designer, Tucker covers all systems including construction systems, mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing systems, and interior systems. The technical knowledge and vocabulary presented here allow interior designers, architects, engineers, and contractors to communicate more effectively among themselves while collaborating on projects.