دانلود کتاب Sustainable urban housing in China : principles and case studies for low-energy design

There is increasing attention to the need to preserve the global environment. This book summarizes research done in this area based on a number of important collaborative projects in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China. It features case studies and recommendations for different approaches to environmentally responsive sustainable building. Content: Front Matter; Sustainability and the Building Sector; China -- Environment and Culture; Design Principles for Sustainable Urban Housing in China; Materials and Construction for Low-Energy Buildings in China; Low-Energy Building Design; Wind in Building Environment Design; Design of Natural Ventilation with CFD; Light and Shading; Case Studies; Case Study One -- Beijing Prototype Housing; Case Study Two -- Beijing Star Garden; Case Study Three -- Shanghai Taidong Residential Quarter; Case Study Four -- Shenzhen Wonderland Phase IV; Case Study Five -- Beijing Hui Long Guan; Future Steps; Back Matter. Abstract: Features case studies and recommendations for fresh approaches to environmentally responsive sustainable building, illuminating many principles of sustainability and energy efficiency applicable to buildings worldwide, and in developing countries in particular. Read more...