Ecology of Building Materials

Name: Ecology of Building Materials
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ISBN: 9781856175371

ISBN-10: 1856175375

ISBN-13: 9781856175371

Edition: 2nd 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Bjorn Berge

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The Ecology of Building Materials explores key questions surrounding sustainability of building materials. With legislation such as the Code for Sustainable Homes being introduced to regulate the required sustainability of new builds, it is essential that sustainability starts with the raw materials of a project. The book provides technical data to enable architects to choose the most appropriate sustainable materials for a project, as well as providing information and guidance on a wide range of issues such as recycling, Life Cycle Analysis, and manufacturers' environmental claims. Berge's book, translated from the Norwegian by Chris Butters and Filip Henley, offers safe and…

Book details

List price: $93.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/25/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 446
Size: 8.27" wide x 10.79" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 2.706
Language: English




Environmental Profiles and Criteria for Assessment


Resources


Pollution


Local production and the human ecological aspect


The chemical and physical properties of building materials



Raw Materials and Basic Materials


Water and Air


Minerals


Stone


Soil materials


Fossil oils


Plants


Materials of animal origin


Industrial by-products



Building Materials


Structural materials


Climatic materials


Surface materials


Windows


Doors and stairs


Fixings and connections, 18


Paint


Varnish


Stain and wax


Impregnating agents and how to avoid them