Miljøvenlig arkitektur og design

In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Jonathan Doerr, The Nature of Our Cities is a stirring exploration of how scientists from around the world are harnessing local ecology and innovative technology to protect the planet's cities from the effects of climate change.When it comes to nature, most people romanticize bucolic mountain scenery and verdant pine forests, but anyone who's ever lived in a city can tell you that nature has just as vital a role to play in urban landscapes. And with climate change altering life and mental health everywhere, nature can do more to aid and protect our cities, offering the potential to solve problems as diverse as flood preparation and wildfire management. As ecological engineer Dr. Nadina Galle argues, nature is our most critical infrastructure for tackling the climate crisis. It just needs a little help.A fellow at MIT's Senseble City Lab and selected for Forbes' 30 under 30 list, Galle has been at the forefront of the growing movement to use nature and technology together to prepare urban life for the climate challenges upon us. Now, in The Nature of Our Cities, she embarks on a journey as fascinating as it is pressing, showing how scientists and engineers from around the world are harnessing the power of technology and the natural world to save their cities, a phenomenon she calls the "Internet of Nature." Traveling the globe, Galle examines how urban nature, long an afterthought for many, actually points the way toward a livable future for cities. She reveals how technology can help nature navigate this precarious moment with advances such as: firefighting robots inspired by ancient forest wisdom, sensors that achieve 99% tree survival in increasingly dry, hot summers, and innovative smart ponds that collect and manage water surges from extreme weather.Optimistic in spirit yet pragmatic in approach, Galle writes persuasively that the future of urban life depends on balancing the natural world with the technology that can help sustain it. By turns clear-eyed and lyrical, The Nature of Our Cities marks the emergence of an invigorating, prescient new talent in nature writing.

The book examines the typological and technological constitution of the principal advanced façade systems in the contemporary design and experimental scenario, proposing itself as a knowledge and operational tool currently lacking in the technical literature of the sector at an international level. It considers the field of advanced façade systems in a scientific way, constituting a support for the study and the executive design. The book investigates in detail, in an analytical form, the constitution of the components on a typological and geometrical, functional and constructive level, on the basis of the documents and knowledges acquired from the essential contemporary production and construction references. At the same time, the book is configured in a handbook form as a reference for understanding and application with respect to traditional and complex façade systems. For each main type of façade, the book provides explanations and scientific information for investigating and designing the advanced façades according to the characteristics of the mullions and transoms façade system (stick system), of the structural sealant glazing façade system, of the unit façade system, of the suspended façade system and of the double-skin façade system.

This volume collects the results from the Politecnico di Milan's award-winning "e;Boa_Ma_Nha, Maputo!"e; research-by-design project, which studied various transdisciplinary approaches to development in the context of the Global South. The challenges of urbanization are well known, but that only goes so far in aiding implementation. From local considerations like water access and housing rights to global issues like climate change, territorial development demands solutions that address the needs of the specific population while keeping such goals as sustainability and inclusion in mind. By focusing on a number of towns within the Maputo Province of Mozambique, and thus addressing many of the issues endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa, the research, structurally presented so as to aid those who may require introduction to the issue, makes a clear case in favor of always keeping the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in mind when formulating development strategies for improving people's lives, as well as the wisdom of marrying academic findings with the insights accrued by local NGOs and institutions, thereby expanding the potential idea bank beyond the Eurocentric status quo that has tended to dominate the field.

The book reviews and reports the recent progress and knowledge on the specific impact of current and projected urban overheating as well as of the urban mitigation technologies on mortality and morbidity and urban vulnerability. It presents recent data and developments on the topic reported by some of the more distinguished researchers in this area. In parallel, it discusses new findings related to the characteristics and the magnitude of urban overheating and reports and analyzes the recent knowledge on the synergies between urban heat island and heatwaves. This book helps to advance our understanding on the interaction between Urban Heat Island (UHI) and overheating as well as their impact on energy demand and public health globally. Exploring the interaction between UHI and energy consumption requires the understanding on the dynamics of UHI intensity and air pollution index in different land use and how such interactions may vary in different cities in the world.  Moreover, this book focuses on different cities in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Asia, Spain, UK, and USA.

Med bogen Natural Artefacts udfordrer Marion Waller den rigide opdeling af natur og kultur som findes inden for politik, teologi, arkitektur, kunst og lov. Grænserne mellem det menneskelige og det ikke-menneskelige er blevet hårdt bevogtet og defineret, og som konsekvens har vi i den vestlige kultur længe betragtet os selv som adskilte fra den sammenhæng, vi stammer fra. Men hvad nu hvis - som dette banebrydende værk foreslår – at naturen er lige så meget en håndværker som vi er, en kraft, der former verden efter sine behov og skaber af sine egne former for artefakter? Og hvad nu hvis vi og naturen allerede har arbejdet sammen, hånd i hånd, produktivt og positivt i årtusinder, skabt hybrid-naturartefakter, uden at anerkende eller beskrive dette samarbejde?Med begrebet natural artefacts formulerer Waller en ny, rigere og mere engageret definition af de regler, der definerer vores forhold til det ikke-menneskelige. Særligt i situationer, hvor vi bliver kaldt til at genoprette naturlige miljøer. Denne bog skitserer en tilgang til sådanne regler, og giver os intellektuelle værktøjer der kan bane vejen for vores kollektive overlevelse og trivsel på jorden.

The Clearing er et essayistisk værk, skrevet af arkitekten Andrew Todd, hvor han udforsker menneskets kulturhistoriske forbindelse til træerne. Træerne er vores stille, langsomme ledsagere, udgangspunktet for mange af vores materialer og afsender af den ilt, der holder os i live. I bogen fremhæver Todd historier om forvredne oprindelsesmyter, etnisk folkemord, uvidenhed om den naturlige verden og klimakrisens rædsel. En sorg mange af os føler - både personlig og kollektiv. Disse fortællinger står samtidig i kontrast til bogens inspirerende eksempler på slægtskab med vores træbaserede søstre og brødre. I bogen møder vi en ældre bonsai, der fortsætter menneskelige slægtsbånd ud over graven; vidunderlige trækonstruktioner i de østrigske skove, der formgiver et blidt, respektfuldt forhold til skoven; en fortælling om animisme i nutidens Japan; og et møde med en utænkelig, kongelig skov-vogter. Hvis vi skal overleve som art, bliver vi nødt til at genoprette vores forhold til de trægiganter, der byder os velkommen her. Denne bog viser, hvordan dette kan være en glædelig bestræbelse.

Through architectural photography and technical diagrams, this book explores the environmental benefits as well as stylish and innovative uses of mass timber in commercial buildings.

This book focuses on understanding biomimetic architecture and its role as a sustainable design tool. It presents the role of biomimicry in mitigation and adaptation to climate change and examines how biomimetic architecture can provide healthy solutions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in buildings and cities. Coverage includes global examples of biomimetic approaches and buildings, an evaluation of the performance of biomimicry applications in architecture to illustrate best practices, and an exploration of how nature can offer inspiration in building design to conserve resources and save energy use as well as curb carbon emissions - a reaffirmed goal of COP 26 and an outcome of Glasgow Climate Pact. Finally, the book presents guidelines to enhance urban areas and healthier spaces in buildings to meet COVID-19 social distance regulations and beyond.Examines global applications of biomimicry in architecture;Highlights the importance of biomimicry in driving livability in cities and buildings;Explores the role of biomimetic architecture in mitigating climate change."e;The line of argument developed is highly relevant to the present, in addition to being original and pertinent to research on urban regeneration, especially in regard to the exploration of the use of biomimicry architecture in response to changing urban demands."e; -Alessandra Battisti, Ph.D., Professor of Architecture, University of Rome La Sapienza-

The book covers practical applications and experimental results of integrating renewable energy technologies, energy storage facilities, and intelligent control and operation techniques into building energy systems. It introduces practical approaches to improving the energy systems of buildings in order to reduce energy consumption and cost. Renewable Energy for Buildings is suitable for retrofit engineers, energy engineers, and professionals, as well as researchers and developers in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, and mechanical engineering. Moreover, it can be used by undergraduate and graduate students to become familiar with the most recent developments in building energy systems.Examines the most recent developments in building energy systems;Looks at practical applications and theoretical aspects; Includes case studies.

This book presents the latest scientific and technical advances in the fields of Smart Cities and Smart Territories. It shows outcomes of 2nd Sustainable Smart Cities and Territories International Conference in Manizales (Colombia) on June 21¿23, 2023. The concept of smart cities, which emerged in the early 2000s, attempts to solve these challenges by implementing information and communication technologies. The initial concept of smart cities focused on the modernization of megacities.

This book brings together the insights from professional associations who involved in developing relevant national standards in China, domestic and international scholars who are dedicated to research in related fields, and industry practitioners who have the most hands-on experience. Synthesizing their perspectives, this book discusses the advanced technologies that can meet the requirements for energy efficiency, building performance monitoring and management, and user-centric building services, which are considered the essential components for achieving sustainable and smart cities. Moreover, it provides reflections on the implementation of smart technologies and strategies in practice.

This book argues that accelerating action toward sustainability for and by cities and their inhabitants can make a huge difference to humanity's endeavor to recover from current crises and build a sustainable future. It sheds light on cutting-edge concepts and actions toward sustainability that can taken by and for cities and with citizens. In this book, author Voula Mega takes the reader on a journey inside and across cities and highlights efforts toward a paradigmatic shift that reconciles human systems with nature. Leadership, education, innovation, trust and citizen empowerment all play a crucial role for the co-invention of a new model that balances human well-being, sustainable prosperity and the future of the planet. Building on robust evidence and inspired by best practices, Human Sustainable Cities offers compelling messages and convincing advice to all stakeholders who are striving to overcome crises, speed up the path toward resilience and preparedness and bounce forward better.

Besides their notable historical and cultural significance, heritage buildings crucially contribute to the economy of those countries that rely heavily on the tourism industry. Investigation and monitoring of the origins of deterioration and damage are therefore key to the preservation of architectural heritage. Diagnosis of Heritage Buildings by Non-Destructive Techniques offers an up-to-date overview of state-of-the-art knowledge by collating specialized studies written by an international group of experts in the field, while also examining the value of these non-intrusive methods through a number of real-life case studies which prove NDT techniques’ global relevance. The volume is an invaluable reference resource for students, researchers, and practitioners alike.

This book provides the reader with an understanding of the impact that different morphologies, construction materials and green coverage solutions have on the urban microclimate, thus affecting the comfort conditions of urban inhabitants and the energy needs of buildings in urban areas. The book covers the latest approaches to energy and outdoor comfort measurement and modelling on an urban scale, and describes possible measures and strategies to mitigate the effects of the mutual interaction between urban settlements and local microclimate.Despite its relevance, only limited literature is currently devoted to appraising-from an engineering perspective-the intertwining relationships between urban geometry and fabrics, energy fluxes between buildings and their surroundings, outdoor microclimate conditions and building energy demands in urban areas. This book fills this gap by first discussing the physical processes that govern heat and mass transfer at an urban scale, while emphasizing the role played by different spatial arrangements, manmade materials and green infrastructures on the outdoor microclimate. The first chapters also address the implications of these factors on the outdoor comfort conditions experienced by pedestrians, and on the buildings' energy demand for space heating and cooling.Then, based upon cutting-edge experimental activities and simulation work, this book demonstrates current and forthcoming adaptation and mitigation strategies to improve the urban microclimate and its impact on the built environment, such as cool materials, thermochromic and retroreflective finishing materials, and green infrastructures applied either at a building scale or at the urban scale. The effect of these solutions is demonstrated for different cities worldwide under a range of climate conditions. Finally, the book opens a wider perspective by introducing the basic elements that allow fuel poverty, raw materials consumption, and the principles of circular economy in the definition of a resilient urban settlement.

The book deepens understanding of biomass sources and technologies used for cooking worldwide. It contributes directly to the creation of policies aimed at the mitigation of climate change.Historically, wood is considered humanity's first source of energy. Even after decades of use and industrialization processes, it is still considered the most important single source of renewable energy. About a third of the world's population is energetically dependent on wood for cooking and/or heating. Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic made it impossible to purchase fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), forcing families in financial difficulties to opt for cheaper and more accessible sources of energy, such as wood and vegetable coal. This has been the picture of many families around the world and negatively impacts the environment and energy security. Considering that there are still many wood residues that are wasted and that tropical forests need to be conserved, knowledge aboutthe energy use of wood residues is also essential. This is even more relevant when considering the significant volume of biomass coming from the sustainable management of the largest tropical forest in the world, the Amazon Forest.The book considers which wood variables should be taken into account when thinking about energy generation, how do food cooking technologies contribute to potentiating pollutants emissions, and how can these harmful effects be mitigated. It describes the chemical composition of biomass and the chemical compounds released during its burning, as well as their impacts on the environment and human health. It also presents the influence that technologies used in food cooking have on pollutant emissions and which alternatives can be used, such as the use of solar energy.

This edited book brings together insights from scholars and practitioners from many different fields to uncover the role of the construction and real estate sectors and how they align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It follows a lifecycle-based approach to the topic, addressing the design, construction, management, investment, and regulatory dimensions of projects in the area. It expands the reader¿s understanding of the built environment beyond the design and construction phases, which enables the collection to explore the links and transitions between different project phases and uncover new methodologies that aim to tackle systemic sustainable development challenges. The chapters¿ comprehensive coverage allows the collection to capitalize on the strengths and weaknesses of the building industry, highlight emerging trends, and uncover some critical gaps that need to be addressed to attain the 2030 vision. This puts into perspective the interconnected nature of the SDGs and highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaborations in achieving them.

To ensure that future generations will still find a pleasant living space, climate-friendly construction is crucial. The design and choice of materials help to considerably reduce the environmental impact of climate change caused by buildings. This present description of vernacular building techniques from all climate zones provides architects with solutions from non-European and earlier societies for the planning of their building concepts. The low-tech approaches, illustrated in schematic drawings and explained in text, are a source of inspiration for the design of sustainable and energy-autonomous building structures. Architecture Follows Climate provides the first in-depth and comprehensive overview of passive building techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries.

This book presents select proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Civil and Ecological Engineering Research (ACEER 2023). The book covers a wide range of topics, including construction engineering and management hydraulic and hydrologic engineering, air quality and atmospheric pollution, ecological risk assessment and management, restoration and protection of environment, water pollution and treatment, and water recourses engineering. This book also covers state-of-the-art technologies in building sustainable city, resilient buildings, and sustainable issues in relating to civil engineering. It will be useful for researchers and engineers working in the field of civil and ecological engineering.

With pressure on budgets and soaring energy costs, this small book will be worth its weight in gold to every local church. It offers expert advice that will equip non-professionals to make informed decisions on making their church buildings more sustainable, understand sustainability technologies, help navigate changing permission processes and thus save time and money - and serve the Anglican mark of mission to care for creation. Nigel Walter demystifies the topic of sustainability and provides a wealth of practical advice and quick-wins. He includes guidance on: - developing a plan that suits your church; - improving your maintenance practices; - alternative ways to heat your church; - where and how to get professional help ; - navigating the new permission processes. A helpful appendix lists numerous sources of further advice and guidance. Comprehensive in scope, authoritative in content, practical in outlook and written in lively, accessible language, no church should be without a copy of this essential guide.

Beginners guide to eco friendly sustainable renovation and retrofit, creating an energy efficient home with high levels of insulation, making it cheaper to run. Glossary of terms to help you talk with your builder and other professionals

Die Idee, einen Baum zu erklimmen, um Schutz zu suchen oder die Erde einfach nur aus einem anderen Blickwinkel zu betrachten, ist so alt wie die Menschheit selbst. Unternehmen Sie mit uns einen Ausflug zu den schönsten, einfallsreichsten und ungewöhnlichsten Wipfelparadiesen unseres Planeten. Von romantisch bis modern, von kernig-rustikal bis stylish finden Sie hier alle Spielarten von Baumbauten: vom Teehaus, Restaurant, Hotel und Spielhaus für Kinder bis zu schlichten Hochsitzen, auf denen man über das Leben nachdenken und die Aussicht genießen kann. Baumhäuser können so viele Formen annehmen, wie unsere Fantasie es zulässt. Mit einer Fülle prächtiger Fotos und Illustrationen ist dieser Band eine Ode an eine alternative Lebensart, bei der verspielte Vorstellungskraft auf umweltbewusste Finesse trifft.

Wir ist Zukunft. Visionen neuer Gemeinschaften kreist um die Sehnsucht nach einer idealen Gemeinschaft, eines harmonischen Lebens mit der Natur und miteinander. Das Buch blickt in sechs Kapiteln auf 120 Jahre künstlerische Visionen des Zusammenlebens: Ausgehend von der Lebensreformbewegung um 1900, über die visionären Architekturentwürfe von Bruno Taut oder Wenzel Hablik zu Constants Stadtutopie New Babylon, in deren Zentrum der spielerische Mensch stehen sollte; vom Hippie-Modernismus der 1960er-Jahre, über den Afrofuturismus bis zu zeitgenössischen Positionen, die eine Symbiose aller Lebewesen in und mit der Natur anregen. Die vorgestellten Werke sind Ausdruck eines Strebens nach neuen Lebensentwürfen in Gegenwart und Zukunft. Die künstlerische Perspektive wird in der Publikation durch wissenschaftliche und persönliche Beiträge und ein Künstlerinterview erweitert. In seiner nachhaltigen Gestaltung ist der Katalog ebenfalls einem Ideal auf der Spur.

How to create your dream home for a low price, stop paying rent, and live comfortably in 9 weeks or less, even if you don't have any building experience. Would you like to build your family's dream home without taking out an infinite mortgage? Are you worried that you may never afford to own a home because of the high market prices, and you can't imagine paying rent forever? Do you want to own property at a low price and put it up on Airbnb for an extra source of income?Your dream property is a shipping container away...The global container home market is expected to reach $73 million by 2025, making now the perfect time to build these eco-friendly houses. They cost 20-30% less to build than traditional houses, and they also outlast them! You can modify them quickly and use your interior and exterior design creativity to spruce up the space.All you need to start is $2,000 or less, and the wealth of information you'll find inside.Written for novice and experienced DIY enthusiasts, this is an A-to-Z guide to ensure your success in turning a plain shipping container into a beautiful home.In Shipping Container Homes Guide For Beginners, you'll discover:How to plan for the construction of your container home, get your finances in order, and save money so you don't get stuck midwayThe how, what, and scope of container home regulations and zoning codes - featuring geo-specific requirements and the most favorable locationsAn in-depth understanding of the aesthetics, performance, and cost of different types of containers and how to inspect them before buyingHow to keep your home cozy irrespective of the season, including some innovative thermal control solutionsHow to prepare for the delivery of your new shipping container home for a seamless installation processThe best foundations for container homes to ensure they are correctly grounded for guaranteed strength.The utilities you need to install in your house - with stepwise guides, DIY fans can easily followThe final touches your container home needs, and how to choose the best materials for guaranteed durabilityHacks to help prolong the lifespan of your container home, slow the depreciation rate, and maintain it in pristine conditionAnd so much more!With over 300 million freight containers sitting empty at ports worldwide, you have a rare opportunity to turn a large metal box into your seventh heaven.Thankfully, the process is much easier than it seems on paper, especially if you have access to the right tools and tricks, which you will find right inside.Your cozy, peaceful space awaits - why wait any longer?

The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in Architecture is a journey through the architectural passion of Edgard Rios and a discussion of how the world of the architect blends both artistic vision and keen business insights.The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in Architecture explores architectural history and the inspirations of the visionaries of the field from Ludwig Mies ven der Rohe to Le Corbusier, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Gustave Eiffel, from Zaha Hadid to Carme Pigem. In addition, it examines the most pressing issues of architecture and society today, from global warming to the pressures and problems of city planning, from urban sprawl to a lack of commitment to the principles of urbanism. Architects must be both artists-and businesspeople capable of steering projects, partnerships, and companies forward, with a view toward creating sustainable structures and cities.But what will the vision of architecture and the cities of tomorrow be? By looking through the lens of the past, we can imagine the future. Can civilization learn to live in harmony with the landscape and world around it? By presenting cutting-edge concepts, The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur presents a look at what the world could be, along with a clarion call to embrace environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.Warm, inspiring, provocative, and thought-provoking, Edgard Rios aims to both challenge and applaud today's architects, as well as inspire the next generation.