Sustainable Practices in the Built Environment (Paperback, 2nd Ed)

Sustainability is a key issue and its impact on the construction industry, as one of the major users of the Earth's resources, is starting to take hold. This book deals with sustainability as it affects the construction industry, looking at the techniques and issues which designers, engineers, planners and construction managers will have to deal with in their day-to-day activities. It covers methods of analysis such as environmental impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis as well as topics on design and energy regulation and conservation. The book is an important introduction to the subject for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. Given the importance and novelty of the subject, professionals in the construction industry will also find the book valuable.

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2001
First published:	2001
Editors:	Craig Langston
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	2nd Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7506-5153-0
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General
LSN:	0-7506-5153-9
Barcode:	9780750651530

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