Green building illustrated / (Record no. 14864)
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| 000 -LEADER | |
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| fixed length control field | 02573cam a2200193 i 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781118562376 (paperback : acidfree paper) |
| 082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 720.47 |
| Author Mark | CHI |
| Ledger number | N-02,P-99 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Ching, Francis D. K., |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Green building illustrated / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Francis D. K. Ching, Ian M. Shapiro. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | viii, 279 pages : |
| Other physical details | illustrations ; |
| Dimensions | 28 cm |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | "Francis D.K. Ching brings his signature graphic style to the topic of sustainable designIn the tradition of the classic Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching and Ian M. Shapiro offer a graphical presentation to the theory, practices, and complexities of sustainable design using an approach that proceeds methodically. From the outside to the inside of a building, they cover all aspects of sustainability, providing a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings that are substantively green. The book begins with an explanation of why we need to build green, the theories behind it and current rating systems before moving on to a comprehensive discussion of vital topics. These topics include site selection, passive design using building shape, water conservation, ventilation and air quality, heating and cooling, minimum-impact materials, and much more. Explains the fundamental issues of sustainable design and construction in a beautifully illustrated format Illustrated by legendary author, architect, and draftsman Francis D.K. Ching, with text by recognized engineer and researcher Ian M. Shapiro Ideal for architects, engineers, and builders, as well as students in these fields Sure to be the standard reference on the subject for students, professionals, and anyone interested in sustainable design and construction of buildings, Green Building Illustrated is an informative, practical, and graphically beautiful resource"-- |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | "Provides a framework and detailed strategies to design buildings which are substantively green - Approaches design "from the outside in," first emphasizing community, then site design, and finally building shape, near-building features, outer envelope, unheated spaces, inner envelope, finishes, lighting, and heating Provides an in-depth technical exploration in an accessible style, targeting a wide audience"-- |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Sustainable buildings |
| General subdivision | Design and construction. |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Building |
| General subdivision | Details. |
| 650 #7 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design. |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Shapiro, Ian M. |
| 856 42 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9781118562376.jpg |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Full call number | Barcode | Koha item type |
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| NUST/MCE Iqbal Library | NUST/MCE Iqbal Library | 20/12/2018 | 720.47 CHI | 50736 | Books |