Regenerative and positive impact architecture : learning from case studies

Description

This book is a guide to energy efficiency and environmental impact assessment in high-performance buildings projects. It compares four state-of-the-art buildings to examine the steps needed for a transition from negative impact reduction architecture to positive impact regenerative architecture, utilizing life cycle analysis. The book provides a solid grounding in the areas of energy-efficient building and building materials life-cycle assessment, discussing carbon efficiency within a wider context that includes its technical, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions and covers the key areas for green buildings performance (operational and embodied energy). The analysis and comparison of four case studies of state-of-art modern building projects in Europe and North America serve as inspiring examples for architects and building professionals in the fields of high performance buildings, ecological materials and carbon efficiency. Front Matter ....Pages i-xix Introduction (Shady Attia)....Pages 1-5 Modern History of Sustainable Architecture (Shady Attia)....Pages 7-11 Definitions and Paradigm Shift (Shady Attia)....Pages 13-17 Design Principles of Regenerative Design (Shady Attia)....Pages 19-32 Indicators and Metrics of Regenerative Design (Shady Attia)....Pages 33-45 Case Studies: Energy Efficiency Versus Regenerative Paradigm (Shady Attia)....Pages 47-59 Performance Comparison and Quantification (Shady Attia)....Pages 61-80 Regenerative and Positive Impact Architecture Roadmap (Shady Attia)....Pages 81-94