Sustainable Buildings for Sustainable Behaviour: Theory and Practice (Green Energy and Technology)

Clarke, John Lester

Springer International Publishing AG（2025/10発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 230 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783031989049

Full Description

This book is about where theory meets practice in the realm of sustainable architecture. The book reveals how to create buildings that not only minimize environmental impact but also help shape sustainable behaviour.

Including a literature review, comprehensive online surveys, and analysis of real projects, the book presents a narrative that blends theory with tangible examples. It includes illustrated case studies that breathe life into five exemplary sustainable buildings, showcasing their impact.

The book demonstrates the potential of architecture to realise a sustainable future. It shows how construction can help build a more sustainable world.

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction and Methodology.- Chapter 2: Defining the Need for Sustainable Buildings.- Chapter 3: Linking Human Behaviour, Sustainability and Buildings.- Chapter 4: Building Lifecycles and Behavioural Change.- Chapter 5: The Case Study Buildings.- Chapter 6: Findings from Online Case Study Survey.- Chapter 7: Findings from Case Study Interviews.- Chapter 8: Discussion of Findings.- Chapter 9: Conclusions and Recommendations.