Architectural Practice Handbook - HOK Sustainable Design Guide

Author: (USA) Mendel, (USA) O'dell, translated by Dong Jun et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Environmental issues have entered the mainstream of culture. Facing the growing challenges of the environment, how can we guide the new generation toward healthy, vibrant, and quality-of-life-improving buildings and communities to achieve a truly sustainable built environment? This book provides professionals with comprehensive references. It first offers a design overview, outlining the goals of sustainable design, economic considerations, and specific steps. The subsequent design guidelines include a series of checklists and design guidance information. Following this, case studies feature a wide range of HOK new construction and renovation projects. Finally, an extensive glossary and bibliography are provided, offering the best and most accessible resources for utilization. This book is suitable for architects, engineers, planners, interior designers, site planners, landscape architects, and other professionals engaged in design engineering reference. It can also serve as a reference for students majoring in architecture, civil engineering, and related fields studying sustainable design.