TY - BOOK AU - Sassi,Paola TI - Strategies for sustainable architecture SN - 0415341426 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - NA 2542.36 S26.2006 PY - 2006/// CY - London, New York PB - Taylor & Francis KW - Sustainable architecture KW - Arquitectura sustentable N1 - Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 292-296) e índice; Site and land use -- Compact cities -- Reducing transport impacts -- In harmony with nature -- Local food production -- Community -- Community participation -- Housing for all -- Training and employment -- Enhancing the quality of life -- Promoting sustainability -- Health and well-being -- Comfort -- Insensible agents of disease -- Identity and independence -- Restorative environments -- Materials -- Design for longevity -- Waste as a resource -- Avoiding resources depletion -- Minimising manufacturing impacts -- Materials and energy -- Waste minimisation -- Energy -- Minimising energy needs -- Using energy efficiently -- 'Green' energy sources -- Water -- Minimising need and maximising efficiency -- Alternative water sources -- Reducing the use of mains drains ER -