Автор: Denison Edward Название: Print and Production Finishes for Sustainable Design ISBN: 2940361983 ISBN-13(EAN): 9782940361984 Издательство: Rockport/Rotovision Цена: 13030 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Environmentally sound printing and production finishes are often one of the outcomes of a lengthy design process by companies dedicated to reducing their impact on the environment. This book includes case studies of companies where the entire organizational objective is based on achieving organizational sustainability.
Название: Small Environments ISBN: 1592532314 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781592532315 Издательство: Rockport/Rotovision Рейтинг: Цена: 25970 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Part of "The Contemporary Design in Details" series, this book focuses on the type of architectural details that make up distinctive residential spaces under 120 square meters. It presents work by architects from around the globe in colour photographs and architectural drawings.
Автор: Tina Skinner Название: Building Outdoor Environments with Retaining Walls ISBN: 0764325426 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764325427 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 21960 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: A beautiful gallery of luscious backyards and exquisite entryways will inspire you to terrace and sculpt your lawn. Step-by-step instructions will walk you through the process of creating these showpieces using concrete products widely available on todays landscaping market. Over 250 color images display outdoor kitchens, front entry courtyards, water features, patio settings, flower beds, and raised seating that provide curb appeal and creature comforts to the residential environment. The potential for enhancing and reshaping the landscape is as limitless as the imagination, and this book serves as an excellent launching point. Simple, clear graphics clarify the process of retaining wall construction, making it a wonderful tool for training and inspiring amateur and professional landscapers alike.
Автор: Cathy Strongman Название: Sustainable Home HB ISBN: 1858944309 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781858944302 Издательство: Merrell Рейтинг: Цена: 17330 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: The Essential Guide to Eco Building, Renovation and Decoration. Sustainable architecture is gaining in popularity as people develop an ever-greater commitment to preserving the Earth`s resources. This practical new guide contains an illustrated reference covering all aspects of sustainable building and decoration, from insulation to solar panels and from light bulbs to kitchen countertops. Thirty case studies, featuring sustainably-built homes from around the world, from an ambassador`s official residence to a rooftop extension, offer inspiration.
Название: Sustainable Environments ISBN: 1592532306 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781592532308 Издательство: Rockport/Rotovision Рейтинг: Цена: 25970 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: Part of "The Contemporary Design Details" series, this book focuses on the type of architectural details in distinctive, sustainable residential spaces. It includes sections on components such as cooling or shading devices, building techniques that create minimal impact on the land, active systems and the use of sustainable materials.
Название: Mosaic Art and Style: Designs for Living Environments ISBN: 1592533566 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781592533565 Издательство: Rockport/Rotovision Рейтинг: Цена: 7980 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Presents a celebration of how mosaics can be integrated into our environments. This book explores our fascination with mosaic art and illustrates how artists have crafted architectural installations as well as decorative and functional objects that have added immeasurably to living spaces.
Автор: Boylston, Scott Название: Designing Sustainable Packaging ISBN: 1856695972 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781856695978 Издательство: Laurence King Рейтинг: Цена: 17960 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание: This is a practical book on creating packaging prototypes that reflect sustainable and ecologically sound principles. It challenges the next generation of graphic designers to re-envision packaging design as a less environmentally destructive practice than it presently is, and examines an array of techniques and methodologies for creating innovative and sustainable packaging designs, from first concept to final production. The book is organised into two distinct sections embracing first the theory, including many case studies, and then the practice of eco-friendly packaging design.In the first part of the book, after introducing the student to the background of packaging design and its purpose, the author focuses on issues of sustainability. Through a series of case studies and interviews he looks at some of the companies that are leading the way in sustainable/green packaging.
Название: International Award-winning Pools, Spas, & Water Environments III ISBN: 0764341022 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764341021 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 30560 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Revel in the extraordinary expressions of water-inspired architecture known as AquaTekture! Discover the vision and construction challenges imaginative designers faced to craft the inspirational designs shown here. Unconventional, daring, and creative are only some of the words used to describe these pools, spas, and water environments. Now in its third year, the Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards (GAVA) features 59 exceptional installations. View magnificent visions of artisans who garnered these coveted awards. Over 190 color photos take you on a private tour around the globe to view awe-inspiring, prized design applications. Enjoy projects that exemplify AquaTekture, including water-inspired architecture from exclusive residences in Australia, Acapulco, and Austin, to the Swarovski Crystal Sparkling Hill Resort holistic spa in Canada and Francis Ford Coppolas Winery in California.
Автор: Tina Skinner Название: Mexican Style, Sustainable ISBN: 0764327437 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764327438 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 18140 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Take a visually rich tour through a burgeoning community on Mexicos Baja Penninsula, and learn how the dream of visionaries is shaping the community of Loreto Bay as a model for the future. Indigenous materials and culture are helping to shape the physical makeup of this new resort community near Loreto, and the citys inhabitants are reaping the benefits of development dollars. What is being imported is an exciting vision of a sustainable future, a shared goal of community, and a love of place. That place is wonderfully illustrated here, from the colorful adobe architecture and Spanish mission furnishings, to the scenes presented by the white sands of the Sea of Cortez and the fertile desert beyond.
Название: Building Better: Sustainable Architecture for Family Homes ISBN: 3899555120 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783899555127 Издательство: Gestalten Рейтинг: Цена: 33440 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: For anyone who is in the process of building or renovating a home, sustainability is a critical issue especially since energy is likely to remain costly for the foreseeable future. Choosing to use resources responsibly makes as much of a statement about a home as the selection of floor plans, building materials, or furniture. Ideally, our homes should be sustainable and look good at the same time. Building Better showcases single-family homes from around the world whose architecture proves that sustainable and attractive are not contradictions. The book s selection of outstanding, top-quality work provides feasible examples for a new generation of homeowners with a discerning sense of style and environmental responsibility. The spectrum of featured projects ranges from energy efficient restoration and the construction of intelligent extensions to the planning and building of new low-energy or passive homes. The book introduces the latest building forms and materials as well as case studies examining the best division of space, architectural planning, and the use of innovative technologies to control and improve heating and air conditioning. Consequently, Building Better not only provides a striking overview of the topic of sustainable building, but also insightful information on details from technical data to blueprints. In the book, both architects and homeowners have their say. Families talk about their ideas, desires, motivations, and real experiences. Against this background, Building Better is both a practical and inspirational guide for anyone who sees sustainability not as limiting, but rather as a creative opportunity. As such, it is an essential reference for everyone who wants to build a better home.
Автор: Lang, Damon Название: Sustainable landscaping ISBN: 0764334522 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764334528 Издательство: Schiffer Рейтинг: Цена: 26740 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: See good design ideas that inspire you to create the ultimate, eco-friendly outdoor environment. More than 300 beautiful color photos detail 10 projects that are diverse in style and taste. Each incorporates recycled materials and principles of water efficiency. These creative design ideas can be installed in any climate and applied everywhere. A valuable resource for homeowners, landscape designers, contractors, and architects, this idea book will help you transform your yard into a personal and ecologically responsible paradise.
