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First published in 1886, this classic review of the Japanese house and garden remains an authoritative description of the architecture of the traditional Japanese home. The work of Edward S. Morse, a groundbreaking and imaginative inventor, academic, author and museum curator, this edition of Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings features an introduction by David and Michiko Young placing the book in its historical context and explaining its continued...
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Eco+pedagogía = arte de educar en el aprendizaje del diseño ecológico en arquitectura, por medio de acciones didácticas de educación ambiental, como proyecto de innovación pedagógica para el desarrollo de competencias disciplinares, bajo los lineamientos del currículo piloto. La urgente necesidad de responder a las condiciones de emergencia del hábitat local y el de mejorar el impacto social de las intervenciones arquitectónicas para que...
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This audio book is the first of the series entitled "Micro Greenhouse in Your Backyard". The narrator has explained the benefits of owning a micro-greenhouse in the backyard of your house. In America, we are used to find a swimming pool in the backyard of many single family homes. In the near future, single family homes will be built with a Micro Greenhouse designed by SEAT, LLC. If you own a home in USA, you must listen to this audio book to enjoy...
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Featuring an extensive collection of full-color photographs, 150 Best Eco House Ideas features eco-friendly house designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. Included here are the latest innovations in sustainable home design, including solar paneling, wind energy systems, environmentally-friendly heating...
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"Green Architecture" is the most hot topic architecture professionals and students want to work on. The sustainable solution of buildings is the future. With our eBook, "Green Architecture: A Guide To Understanding Characteristics of Sustainable Buildings," explore the world of sustainable architecture. Discover the fundamental ideas and characteristics of environmentally friendly design, providing a thorough examination of how sustainable construction...
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Brazilian designer Sofia Nanka Kamatani published her first Furoshiki book in Portuguese.
The meaning of the Japanese word "mottainai" in this second e-book is an invitation to rethink, relearn, reframe and redesign the lifestyle when making use of Furoshiki in business.
Now in the English version, the designer shares inspirations and ideas based on the word mottainai, to teach entrepreneurship with tutorial photos explained step-by-step.
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The "Guide to Sustainable Interior Design Elements" ebook goes into the field of sustainable design and examines the choices interior designers can make to produce environmentally and socially responsible settings. Readers are introduced to a variety of sustainable design principles, materials, and tactics that can be used in interior designs throughout the ebook.
The ebook opens with a definition of sustainable interior design and a discussion of...
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At a time, when environmental architecture is proliferating in all its forms around the world, adopting ever more complex sets of tools, this book provides an overview of the state of the field. It provides a critical introduction to the study of environmentalism in architecture. Written especially for students and researchers, who work in the field of environmental architecture, this book reveals the spectrum of approaches practiced today.
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The thorough manual "Ergonomics in the House" discusses the significance of ergonomics in creating living spaces that are as comfortable and well-designed as possible. The book explores several rooms of the house, including the home office, kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom, and kid-friendly areas, offering insightful analysis and helpful advice for designing ergonomic settings. The importance of ergonomics in enhancing health, productivity,...
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XXL-XS represents the emerging discipline of ecological design by assembling a wide range of innovators with diverse interests. Geo-engineering, synthetic biology, construction site co-robotics, low-energy fabrication, up-cycling waste, minimally invasive design, living materials, and molecular self-assembly are just a few of the important advances explored in the book. At one extreme are massive public works, at the other, micro to nano-sized interventions...
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The inspiring true account of one man's successful mission to bring sustainability into the building industry around the world. The winner of three Indie Book Awards, Explosion Green tells the twenty-year story of the global green building movement through the eyes of David Gottfried, the man who helped start it all. Explosion Green reveals the inner workings of the building industry as it comes to grips with the need for environmentally friendly...
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A beautifully illustrated guide to building a cabin in the wilderness, packed with practical advice and insights into of the history of cabin culture around the world.
Throughout history, people around the world have built cabins as homes, retreats, and even follies. In recent times, many have been drawn to cabin-building by a yearning to connect with nature and spend time in the wilderness. From the homes of indigenous peoples and the settlers in...
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Vegan Food is becoming main stream! Vegan Fashion is rapidly catching up. But what about vegan homes, workplaces, hotels...?
Do you know if the production of your wall paint caused pain to animals? Do you know that the leather on your couch may not actually come from cows but cats or dogs? Do you know that your fluffy down pillow is posing a health risk to you? Do you know why towels are not vegan?
In this informative and educational book, Aline...
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A guide to alternate water collection for green new developments, aimed at conserving water and reusing it wisely.
In an era of dwindling resources, water is poised to become the new oil as the entire world now faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. To avert a devastating shortage, we must not only look at alternate water sources for existing structures, we must also plan our new developments differently.
Design for Water is an...
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En el estudio del hábitat humano como sistema son pertinentes todas las acciones humanas que se desarrollan en un territorio, pero sobre todo las relaciones que se producen. Por lo tanto, el hábitat es un mundo construido y artificial, compuesto por elementos que interactúan entre sí. El hábitat como sistema de relaciones está definido por una tríada conceptual básica: naturaleza-sociedad-habitante, cuyas relaciones determinan su estructura...
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La Comunidad Afro descendiente del Consejo Comunitario de Chansara esta asentada en un Eco territorio en el municipio de Santa Bárbara de Iscuande Nariño. Hace parte de los asentantmeintos de Aldeas y Aldehuelas que se dan a borde de rio en el Pacifico Colombiano. Dentro de este contexto se hace una propuesta de diseñar un Hábitat Bioclimático, Sostenible y Sustentable : UNA ECOALDEA teniendo en cuenta la tradición, la cultura y el territorio...
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The book "Guide To Sustainable and Eco-Friendly British Design" offers a perceptive and thorough summary of the eco-friendly inventions and sustainable design strategies that have transformed the field of British design. The book showcases the wide range of sustainable design options that emphasize resource efficiency, cut waste, and lower the carbon footprint of design processes, from the incorporation of reclaimed and recycled materials to the adoption...
39) History of Sustainable Interior Design: A Comprehensive Guide to Evolution of Sustainable Interio
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"History of Sustainable Interior Design: A Comprehensive Guide to Evolution of Sustainable Interior Design". The book offers a thorough review of the major movements, significant personalities, and ground-breaking discoveries that have affected the subject as it follows the origins of sustainable design principles from antiquated customs to contemporary inventions. The book explores early examples of sustainable interior design in architecture and...
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Intro to the green interior is an ebook that offers comprehensive information about eco-friendly home design. The modern world is moving towards appreciating the use of recyclable materials for a better home interior environment. This digital book has all the required information for sustainable home design and decor. There are many ways to conserve energy and use materials in home design that are nature driven and can benefit people in many ways...
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