The Ecology of Building Materials

The Ecology of Building Materials
Author: Bjorn Berge
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2009-06-04
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1136434623

The Ecology of Building Materials explores key questions surrounding sustainability of building materials. It provides technical data to enable design and building professionals to choose the most appropriate materials for a project: those that are least polluting, most energy efficient, and from sustainable sources. The book also gives information and guidance on a wide range of issues such as recycling, detailing for increased durability and Life Cycle Analysis. Berge’s book, translated from the Norwegian by Chris Butters and Filip Henley, offers safe and environmentally friendly material options. It provides an essential and easy-to-use reference guide to this complex subject for the building industry professional. New to this edition: • Thorough exploration of building materials in relation to climate change issues • Extensive updating of basic data, as well as the introduction of a wide range of new materials • Methods for recycling and reuse of materials • More information on the interaction between materials and the indoor environment, ventilation and energy use • Full colour text and user-friendly larger format Bjørn Berge is a practicing architect, researcher and lecturer. Since the 1970s, he has written several books on building ecology for the Scandinavian public. He is one of the founders of Gaia Architects who have developed a wide range of pioneering techniques in sustainable building.

Elements Of Agricultural Engineering

Elements Of Agricultural Engineering
Author: Jagdeshwar Sahay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2006
Genre: Agricultural engineering
ISBN: 9788180140440

PART - I : FARM POWER : Farm Power and Farm Mechnisation * Renewable Energy * Internal Combustion Engine * Measurement of Engine Power * Fuel System * Governor * Lubrication System * Ignition System * Cooling Systems * Farm Tractor * PART - II : FARM MACHINERY : Strength of Materials and Material of Construction * Mechanical Power Transmission * Tillage Implements * Seeding and Fertilizaing Equipments * Pumps for Irrigation * Plant Protection Equipments * Harvesting and Threshing Equipments * PART - III : FARM PROCESSING : Processing Equipments * Grain Driers * Dairy Equipments. PART -IV : FARM ELECTRICITY : Farm Electricity. Appendix* Bibliography * Index.

Overexploitation and Contamination of Shared Groundwater Resources

Overexploitation and Contamination of Shared Groundwater Resources
Author: Christophe J.G. Darnault
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2008-02-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402069855

This book from the NATO ASI on "Overexploitation and Contamination of Shared Groundwater Resources Management, (Bio)technological, and Political Approaches to Avoid Conflicts" is written by authors from different disciplines and regions of the world. The aim of the book is to contribute to the knowledge of shared groundwater resources management to avoid conflicts by considering multi-disciplinary approaches based on effective and equitable water sharing for all water users.

Frame #97

Frame #97
Author: Robert Thiemann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9789491727108

This issue of Frame tries to answer the question: How spaces lure staff to Silicon Valley It explores features how Miami puts itself on the cultural map, how Dover Street Market lands in New York and how Neri&Hu thrive amid Shanghai's chaos. Frame: The Great Indoors is a bi-monthly international trade journal devoted to the design of interiors and products. Frame offers a stunning selection of interior designs created for shops, offices, exhibitions, residences, and hospitality venues. The magazine has the look, feel, and heft of a book. Frame packs the most interesting work from around the globe into six tactile issues a year. Visually focused, the magazine offers well-written articles illustrated with many photos, drawings, and sketches. A great deal of energy goes into finding, analyzing, and presenting the story behind each design published, and into communicating the message in everyday, easy-to-understand English. Loaded with only the best in contemporary design, Frame is an indispensable reference for professional interior designers, as well as for those involved in other creative pursuits. What readers will find in each issue of Frame: Visions--From the Drawing Board: Interior designs for the future, including projects that may or may not be realized. Stills--Portfolio of Places: Concise reports on newly completed interiors worldwide, from Tokyo hair salons to the latest bars in London and New York. Features--Projects in Perspective: In-depth articles on recently created interiors and their designers. Goods--Material Matters: A section completely dedicated to the latest in product design, from furniture and lamps to display systems and cutting-edge fabrics.