One Planet Communities: A real-life guide to sustainable living [平裝] (建設可持續社區指南)

內容簡介

Starting from first principles and using the practical experience of developing sustainable communities cost–effectively, One Planet Living cuts through the confusion. It presents a clear and simple framework that will allow students, developers, surveyors, engineers, policy–makers, architects and planners to structure their thinking. It will no doubt be the standard introductory text for design professionals and the development and planning industry.
 

目錄
Foreword. Chapter 1 Using ecological footprinting to define sustainability. Chapter 2 Think Lifestyles - lessons from the BedZED eco-village. Chapter 3 Understanding CO2, greenhouse gases and ecological footprint. Chapter 4 From green buildings to sustainable infrastructure. Chapter 5 Zero carbon zero waste communities. Chapter 6 A closer look at zero carbon and zero waste. Chapter 7 Connect your community locally. Chapter 8 Health, happiness and multiple benefits of green space. Chapter 9 Compact and car-free - simply a better city. Chapter 10 One Planet Living - Philosophy, story and set of principles. Chapter 11 Design and construction of One Planet Communities. Chapter 12 Start with the long term - governance and estates management. Chapter 13 Sell the dream. Chapter 14 Retrofit One Planet lifestyles. Chapter 15 Keep one eye on the future. Appendices. Index. Photo Credits.