Senior Sequence

Sustainable Design: Ecology, Architecture, and Planning

Sustainable Design: Ecology, Architecture, and Planning
by Daniel E. Williams, David W. Orr and Donald Watson
Wiley, 304 pagesThis introductory book offers an architectural perspective on the increasing trend towards environmentally friendly development. Williams, a noted architect and planner, looks at the applicability of sustainable design at all scales – from the region to the community to the building. He also delves into the differences between a design that is simply green and a design that is sustainable, emphasizing the importance of a systems-approach based on ecology. The major outcome of this book is a well-reasoned argument for a drastic renovation of the way design is taught, considered and performed. http://www.planetizen.com/books/2008

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