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The trend towards environmental awareness is decisively influencing the way we live our lives. As Passive Houses have been conceptualized and became part of our collective consciousness, architecture stands at the forefront of an emerging modern eco-friendly lifestyle. Aside from national requirements and optional certificates, a general consensus of “passive architecture“ has emerged and has become widely spread.

Taken back to basics, passive house architecture satisfies the desire to reduce the use of external primary energy. Depending on the climatic conditions, the utilization of different technologies, methods, and interventions is required, presenting a variety of challenges to the architects. This monograph portrays about 60 single-family homes from across the world that showcase the great variety of exciting and at the same time sustainable architectural solutions.

From the contents:

- Maison Passive in Bessancourt, France (Karawitz Architecture)
- Minergie Family Home in Zollikon, Switzerland (Schwarz & Schwarz Architekten)
- The Skinny in Philadelphia, USA (Interface Studio Architects)
- Orange Grove House in Melbourne, Australia (Fiona Winzar Architects)
- JustK in Tübingen, Germany (Amunt Architekten)

Prefabrication offers a simple path to the green home of your dreams, and in her latest book, Prefabulous author Sheri Koones highlights the many ways of using prefabrication to create almost-off-the-grid homes - houses that are not only environmentally friendly but often operate at nearly zero annual energy cost.

Taking energy from the grid when necessary and returning any excess energy produced, almost-off-the-grid homes function on a fraction of the energy required by most houses, and additionally are more comfortable, healthier, quieter inside, and far cheaper to operate. As energy costs continue to rise, the almost-off-the-grid house proves its worth.

Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid profiles more than 30 of the most energy-efficient homes in the United States, and this hardworking guide reveals how homeowners can achieve similar results with floor plans, the latest, most efficient technologies, and multiple images of the exterior and interior of each home.

About the Author:

Sheri Koones is a bestselling author and expert on prefabrication whose previous books include House About It, Modular Mansions, Prefabulous, and Abrams’ Prefabulous + Sustainable and Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid. She won the prestigious Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Award from NAREE in 2008, 2011, and 2013. Koones is also a columnist for Home Resource Guide and a freelance writer and speaker. She lives in Connecticut.

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Prefabulous and Sustainable dispels the negative myths associated with prefab homes and shows the reader how beautiful and remarkably green prefab homes are.

In this guide to prefab home-building author Sheri Koones, demystifies the prefabricated house by using 25 unique homes to showcase how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient, sturdier, and more cost-effective than site-built homes. The book is divided into 3 categories - green, greener, greenest - and the homes featured vary in style, design, type of construction, and size. All of the homes included in Prefabulous and Sustainable have been customized to create a level of sustainability beyond the inherent qualities of prefab.

Written in an easy to understand and approachable style, author Sheri Koones walks the readers through each of the homes, explaining the materials, strategies, and systems used to create a sustainable living environment. Photographs, captions, floor plans, and sidebars illustrate to readers that green living is not as complicated as one might think, and attainable for everyone. Also included is a resource guide, making this book a hand-on guide for homebuilders.

The rising cost of fuel and the growing commit­ment to protect the environment have sparked exciting innovations in prefab home construction. Showcasing the unlimited possibilities offered by prefabrication to build incredibly energy-efficient, green homes, Prefabulous World features sophisticated examples of eco-friendly home design in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, the United States, England, Germany, South Africa, and beyond. With floor plans, multiple images of the exterior and interior of each home, and an extensive resource section listing architects, builders, and suppliers, this book is a vibrantly illustrated yet practical guide that reveals how living in a beautiful, well-built, energy-efficient home is achievable for us all.

About the Author:

Sheri Koones is a bestselling author and expert on prefabrication whose previous books include House About It, Modular Mansions, Prefabulous, and Abrams’ Prefabulous + Sustainable and Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid. She won the prestigious Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Award from NAREE in 2008, 2011, and 2013. Koones is also a columnist for Home Resource Guide and a freelance writer and speaker. She lives in Connecticut.

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Architecture reflects the evolution of our dynamic cities, as well as responding to the demanding needs of our ever-changing society. Comfort, pleasure, convenience, cultural connotation, recognition and curiosity are essential design concerns for architectural design. This stunning collection has been carefully chosen through a rigorous selection process. In spite of differences in type, location, culture, style, historical connotation, each project has been designed to meet its purpose of showing meaning and practical applicability. "I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity." - I. M. Pei, from his acceptance speech for the 1983 Pritzker Architecture Award. This book properly gives expression to practical applicability. In addition, it not only presents the facade of buildings, but also the functional zones inside. With stunning full colour interior and exterior images, detailed drawings of plans and description, the book has wide appeal to general readers, also would-be architects.

Contents:

Commercial Space

008 New Visitor Centre of the Pannonhalma Arch-Abbey in Hungary
018 EEA (Education Executive Agency) & Tax Offices
028 Bouygues Telecom Office Headquarters
066 Taikoo Hui Mixed-Use Development
102 Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse Miami, FL
040 Helix Hotel
074 City Municipality Ljubljana
108 SHOPPING PILLOW TERRACES
046 Snæfellsstofa Visitor Center
082 ZONNEHEEM, EEKLO
114 Colorado Convention Center
056 Bogotá Chamber of Commerce – Chapinero
088 San Joaquin County Administration building
060 Masdar City centre, UAE
096 Futuredome Dubai, Istanbul, Berlin and Singapore

CULTURAL SPACE

126 National Museum of the Marine Corps
134 Museum of the Moving Image
142 Mecenat Art Museum
152 ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, extension
158 The Bronx Museum of the Arts
164 National Gallery ofDenmark – extension
172 National Glass Museum Netherlands
178 Utah State University, the Manon Caine Russell and Kathryn
Caine Wanlass Performance Hall
186 Kunsthistorisches Museum – Vienna, Hall for Temporary Exhibitions
190 Kazakhstan CentralConcert Hall
200 Mariehøj Culture Center
208 KALMAR MUSEUM OF ART

EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING SPACE

Dendermonde Library 216
Arts Centre, Nogales School 222
Omega Block – Anglo Colombiano School 228
Julio Mario Santodomingo Building - Los Andes University 232
"León de Greiff" Public Library Park 238
Actur Library and Elderly Centre 246
Nursery in the Park 252
Drexel University Recreation Centre 258
Fordham University Campbell,Salice & Conley Residence Halls 268
Sacred Heart University Chapel of the Holy Spirit 274
Tellus Nursery school 282
Community College, Lingnan University, Hong Kong 290
Renovation and extension of the Centre for Education and Rehabilitation of Physically Handicapped Children and Adolescents (ZUIM) in Kamnik 302

OTHER

Lleida-Alguaire Airport 310
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Terminal B 316
The Docks of Paris 324
Torico Square 328
Swedbank Stadium 334
Auditorium and Conference Center 342
The Orange Cube 348
Courthouse and Public Square Sankt Poelten, Austria 356
Nursing Home Hainburg, Austria 364
Squares in Puigcerdà 370
Hospic, Ljubljana 376
Children's Department and Work Therapy at the Institute for Rehabilitation of Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana 380
SNAKE SQUARES 388
Charlotte Light Rail Transit System 396
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook 402

Today, the majority of architects are fully versed in the traditional strategies and challenges involved in restoring and revitalising buildings. But with the rise of new sustainable materials and demand for environmentally friendly construction techniques ever increasing, architects and designers are having to find new solutions. Rehabilitation & Ecology Architecture brings together a wide variety of projects that showcase the very latest work in sustainable and environmentally-friendly restorative architecture.

Explaining in detail the definition and design process for a real self-sufficient architecture in energy, water and food at the lowest possible price, this book aims to promote the establishment of a new model of architecture, called “integrated architectural model.” which is to substantially improve the design of buildings, educate society and to integrate in the architecture the least amount of technological additives. Similarly, buildings can generate the basic food and water capable of ensuring the survival of its occupants. To illustrate this comprehensive architectural model, we analyze five innovative and visionary projects by Luis De Garrido.

In 1994, when Chelsea Green published The Straw Bale House, the response from many people was a loud, "Huh?!"

Those days are gone. With more than 100,000 copies sold, and straw bale projects underway in most regions of North America, we've entered a new era. Even building-code officials and insurance companies now look favorably upon straw bale buildings, with their extraordinary energy efficiency and wise use of agricultural waste for construction materials.

Bergeron and Lacinski's new book Serious Straw Bale is the first to look carefully at the specific design considerations critical to success with a straw bale building in more extreme climates-where seasonal changes in temperature, precipitation, and humidity create special stresses that builders must understand and address. The authors draw upon years of experience with natural materials and experimental techniques, and present a compelling rationale for building with straw-one of nature's most resilient, available, and affordable byproducts.

For skeptics and true believers, this book will prove to be the latest word.

• Thorough explanations of how moisture and temperature affect buildings in seasonal climates, with descriptions of the unique capacities of straw and other natural materials to provide warmth, quiet, and comfort year-round.
• Comprehensive comparison of the two main approaches to straw bale construction: "Nebraska-style," where bales bear the weight of the roof, and framed structures, where bales provide insulation.
• Detailed advice-including many well-considered cautions-for contractors, owner-builders, and designers, following each stage of a bale-building process.

This is a second-generation straw bale book, for those seeking serious information to meet serious challenges while adventuring in the most fun form of construction to come along in several centuries.

These houses are built to make the best use of renewable resources and designed to guarantee environmental protection and the health of the community. Ecological housing has in fact ceased to be the choice of just a few radical ecologists to become one of the fastest developing interests in modern society.
Along with the people’s interest, that of the architects dedicated to designing this type of housing has also grown, with aesthetics and comfort no way incom­patible with the principles of sustainable development. Research into alternative materials and new ways to apply traditional prime materials have paved the way to create a whole new range of superb designs.

The emergence of a greater awareness of the environment, the application of new technical knowledge, and the use of traditional construction methods such as orientation towards the sun, are motivating a growing number of owners to have ecological houses built on a small scale.

These small eco-houses are the first step towards a culture of sustainable and responsible construction, based on the use of natural materials which save energy and contain environmental contamination, but also on the creation of small oases that offer a high quality of life.

There are numerous examples of how pleasant ecological houses can be from an architectural viewpoint, and the variety of ecological materials now available allows architects to select their own approach.

This books presents a selection of small eco-houses: considered architectural anomalies for some time, these houses have laid the foundation for tomorrow's construction. Lots of color photos.

Straw Bale Details is the perfect companion for those who are serious about building with straw. It focuses entirely on the specific design theories and practices that result in well-built, long-lasting bale structures, and extends the range of books like Straw Bale Building through large, easy-to-read architectural drawings rendered for a wide variety of building options, including load-bearing and post-and-beam designs.

A range of foundation, wall, door and window, and roof-plate scenarios are presented, along with explanatory notes and possible modifications. Also included is testing data from the most recent rounds of bale wall exploration, and interpretations of the data are given to help base designer and builder decisions on sound science.

Chapters include: Foundations & Floors; Curb Rails; Walls; Openings; Top Plates; Pre-Stressing; Roofs; Wall Mounting, Electrical & Plumbing Systems; as well as sections on Key Scientific Test Results; Building Code Provisions; Bale Basics; Plasters & Finishes; and a Bibliography

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Our book represents a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of greenery integrated within architecture and how to make the best use of the combination.

Featured in the book, amongst many other topics, is a detailed study of all the alternative options for green roofs and walls. This includes a visionary project by the book author, illustrating a revolutionary concept: the “Green Curtain Wall”, an innovative architectural element, opening the doors to inspiration, innovation and integration between Nature and architecture. Lastly, an analysis of various projects carried out by Luis De Garrido, identifying the most appropriate use of greenery in architecture, in different types of buildings. 

The search for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible is leading a growing number of people to take a fresh look at building techniques long shunned by the modern construction industry.

Recently, books on specific techniques such as straw-bale construction, cob or rammed earth have become available, but there has been little to introduce the reader to the entire field. The Art of Natural Building fills that void wholly by being a complete and user-friendly introduction to natural building for non-professionals as well as architects and designers. From straw bale and cob to recycled concrete and salvaged materials, this anthology of articles from leaders in the field focuses on both the practical and the esthetic concerns of ecological building designs and techniques. Above all, this empowering guide demonstrates that anyone can design and build a home from natural materials that is beautiful, low-cost, and environmentally-sensible.

Profusely illustrated, The Art of Natural Building is divided into five sections. The first provides an overview of the natural building movement from the various perspectives of sustainability, lifestyle, and health. The second section looks at planning and design, followed by a section that focuses on specific techniques and the vast variety of materials used in natural building. Next, examples of diverse natural dwellings are shared-from a Hybrid Hobbit House to a thatched studio and a cob office. Finally, complementary systems, such as solar appliances, composting toilets, and alternative power systems are covered. Packed with additional resources and a bibliography, this is the encyclopedia of natural building!

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While enthusiasts of straw bales praise the exceptional energy efficiency of bale buildings, and the wise use of resources involved in utilizing an agricultural byproduct as an affordable construction material, the real reason straw bales have excited builders and homeowners nationwide goes beyond energy conservation, resource recycling, and affordability.

People love straw bale homes because they are so often extraordinarily beautiful and inviting.

In the past two decades, the bale-building renaissance has attracted some of our most gifted architects, artisan builders, and craftspeople. Certain qualities of straw as a material--and the hands-on process of constructing walls with a completely natural substance--have appealed to both very experienced builders and those who find this to be a uniquely accessible form of creating shelter. The characteristic thick walls and wide windowsills of straw bale houses, the possibility of incorporating curves and even arches, and the rousing experience of family "wall-raisings" have become well-known. Combined with older styles of plastering and earthen floors, these very contemporary buildings have a timeless quality that's easy to recognize yet hard to achieve with conventional manufactured materials.

These are buildings with personality--plus!

Athena and Bill Steen, co-authors of the original Straw Bale House book , have now created a book that celebrates in gorgeous color photographs the tactile, sensuous beauty of straw bale dwellings. Their selection of photos also demonstrates how far bale building has come in a very short period of time: In addition to handsome homes, small and not-so-small, this book shows larger-scale institutional buildings, including schools, office buildings, the Solar Living Center, and a Save the Children center in Mexico.

In addition, this book includes an introductory essay by the Steens noting the key lessons they have learned in years of building with bales: insights into the design and construction process, and critical advice about design elements that ameliorate the impacts of moisture, weather, and wear-and-tear over time. Each photograph is also accompanied by narrative text highlighting a given building's special features and personal touches.

The Eco-Design Handbook is the most comprehensive publication to catalogue and represent the vast array of ingenious green products available to the consumer. A complete sourcebook of beautifully designed, ecologically sensitive and consumer-friendly objects for everyday use at home and in the office.

Scrutinizing every aspect of our designed world, The Eco-Design Handbook – now completely revised and updated – offers the most innovative, ecologically sensitive and consumer-friendly products for all areas of the home and office, including environmentally sound building materials. Some pieces are prototypes, while some are already classics; many others are destined to become part of the design canon.

• More than 550 detailed product listings
• 140 carefully selected building materials
• information on hundreds of designers, manufacturers and green organizations

Whether you are interested in design or the sustainability of our environment, whether you are building a house or looking for new furniture, whether your office is buying stationery supplies or looking for ergonomic chairs, The Eco-Design Handbook is the definitive resource, invaluable for both the lay consumer and the design professional.