paths to the future Pearce, Annie R. creator Ahn, Yong Han Hanmi Kullobol Chusik Hoesa text enk London Routledge 2012 monographic eng

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xxix, 482 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. "Construction is one of the biggest industries in the world, providing necessary facilities for human prosperity ranging from the homes in which we live to the highways we drive, the power plants that provide energy for our daily activities, and the very infrastructure on which human society is built. The construction sector, including the building sector, has among the largest potential of any industry to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious and comprehensive textbook covers the concept of embedding sustainability across all construction activities. It is aimed at students taking courses in Construction Management and the Built Environment. Written in a lively and engaging style the book sets out the practical requirements of making the transition to a sustainable construction industry by 2020. Case studies are included throughout making the book both a core reference and a practical guide"-- specialized Annie R. Pearce, Yong Han Ahn, and HanmiGlobal Includes bibliographical references and index Sustainable construction TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General 9780415690911 (hardback) 9780415690928 (paperback) UMP 130606 20251125095506.0 vtls000070837