Sassi, Paola,  1964- <br/><br/>
Strategies for sustainable architecture / 
Paola Sassi. 
 - London :  Taylor & Francis,  2006. 
 - 304 p. :  ill.;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-296) and index. 
<br/><br/>Site and land use -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Enhancing the quality of life -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Identity and independence -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Using energy efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of mains drains. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0415341426 9780415341424 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sustainable architecture.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>NA2542.36  / .S26 2006