This volume in the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Second Edition, describes the breadth of science and engineering knowledge critical to

Brings together leading thinking on issues of new professional practice and on the future of a sustainable built environment This book focuses on both construct

Climate change is believed to be a great challenge to built environment professionals in design and management. An integrated approach in delivering a sustainab

The urban environment – buildings, cities and infrastructure – represents one of the most important contributors to climate change, while at the same time h

How do we design in a climate emergency? A new social and ecological prerogative demands appropriate material choices, a re-invention of construction and evolvi