Regenerative and Positive Impact Architecture Learning from Case Studies

This book is a guide to energy efficiency and environmental impact assessment in high-performance buildings projects. It compares four state-of-the-art buildings to examine the steps needed for a transition from negative impact reduction architecture to positive impact regenerative architecture, uti...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Attia, Shady
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:SpringerBriefs in Energy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Modern History of Sustainable Architecture
  • 3.Definitions and Paradigm Shift
  • 4.Indicators and Metrics of Regenerative Design
  • 5.Case Study 1 (energy efficiency paradigm)
  • 6.Case Study 2 (regenerative paradigm)
  • 7.Performance Comparison and Quantification
  • 8.Regenerative and Positive Impact Architecture Roadmap