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 | Sustainability at the Cutting Edge, Second Edition: Emerging Technologies for low energy buildings
Author: Peter Smith
Publisher: Architectural Press
Year: 2007
ISBN 0750683007
| List Price: $52.95
Amazon Price: $47.20
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Category: Design and Engineering / Sustainable Design /
ArchitectureWeek Description
Buildings are a major part of the carbon emissions problem. This book shows how they can become part of the solution. It covers current best practices, case studies, and new technologies to transform the relationship between buildings and energy. The author shows how buildings can be made to significantly reduce their reliance on fossil-based energy by the use of solar and geothermal resources. Some Related Books...
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