- 2008 edition. 231 pages
- Published by Balasoglou Books
- Soft cover. Large. Illustrated.
- Condition. Very good.
Green building concepts have been applied in New Zealand for many years but existing regulations and rules, prevailing technologies and building materials, general levels of expertise and training, and conventional investment considerations have not been conducive to achieving high levels of sustainability. We have been limited to reducing impacts, limiting damage and improving quality. . The time has come to accelerate the drive and to continuously aim for ‘A Deeper Shade of Green'.
This book is offers an introduction into the new realm of sustainable thinking, concepts and solutions. It aims to give as wide an overview on sustainable topics and issues as possible, and covers the world of building-related activities, from questions of urban development to neighbourhood concepts, to housing options, to the design of public and commercial buildings, identifying alternatives for sustainable energy-, water- and material-use along the way.
It offers a glimpse of what we have achieved to date in New Zealand with a selection of sustainable projects featured in a series of case studies across the spectrum of urban development, housing and public and commercial buildings.
The 50 contributing writers are all leading experts in their fields.
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