Green Architecture: Design for an Energy-Conscious Future - Hardcover

As energy conservation becomes increasingly important, architects, city planners, and homeowners are re-evaluating the relationship between architecture and such critical problems as power supply, waste and recycling, food production, and transportation. The Vales use case studies from around the world of old and new structures to provide a balanced overview of the situation today and practical solutions for the future. With 243 illustrations, 53 in color. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.