Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Green Architecture:Overview
Introduction: Ecosystems and Natural Environments
Human Impact on the Natural Environment
Architectural Impact on the Natural Environment
Responsibility of Architecture
Chapter 2 Definitions and Operationalizations
of Green Architecture
Sustainability
Sustainable Architecture
Ecology
Ecological Architecture
Performance
Green
Measurement of Green
Chapter 3 Brief History of Green Architecture
Early Beginnings
Shelters and Early Technology
Population Increase
EcologicalEnvironmental Changes
The Rise of Environmental Awareness
Conservation Movement
The Birth of Modern Environmentalism and Specialized Movements
Chapter 4 Green Technologies: Energy Generation
Energy Generation
Bioenergy
Solar Energy
Geothermal Energy
Wind Energy
Hydro Energy
Blue Energy
Fuel Cell Energy
Hybrid Systems
Chapter 5 Green Technologies: Energy Retention
Insulation Systems
HeatingCooling Systems
Ventilation Systems
Water and Waste Management Systems
Chapter 6 Green Materials
BiomaterialsBiotic Materials
Composites
Chapter 7 Smart Materials
Thermo-Responsive Materials
Light-Responsive Materials
Stimulus (Force)-Responsive Materials
Nanomaterials
Chapter 8 Case Studies
Advanced Green Buildings
Active Solar Buildings
Passive Solar Buildings
Modular and Mobile Systems
Solar Decathlon Projects
Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon
Solar Decathlon
Bibliography
Index