A life cycle approach to buildings : principles, calculations, design tools /

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Uniform title:Lebenszyklusanalyse in der Gebäudeplanung. English.
Edition:First edition.
Imprint:[Munich] : [Edition Detail] : Institut für Internationale Architektur-Dokumentation, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations (some color), plans
Language:English
Series:Edition Detail green books
Edition Detail green books.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11208904
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Other authors / contributors:König, Holger, 1951-
Institut für Internationale Architektur-Dokumentation.
ISBN:9783955531706
3955531708
9783920034454
3920034457
Notes:Translation of the German edition, Lebenszyklusanalyse in der Gebäudeplanung, published in 2009.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:A building's entire life cycle à â{608}a€œ from construction through occupation, cycles of renovation and repairs, up to demolition and disposal, impacts the flow of materials thereby created. The decisive path of a building's environmental impact is however usually set early in the planning phase, at a time when planners often still lack knowledge about the sustainability characteristics of different building materials and constructions. At the same time, the efficient handling of existing resources is decisive in sustainable construction and an intelligent selection of materials can yield un.
Other form:Print version: Lebenszyklusanalyse in der Gebäudeplanung. English. Life cycle approach to buildings. First edition 9783920034454