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Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Eleventh Edition and Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary Fifteenth Edition Combination CD
by N. Irving Sax and
by Richard J., Sr. Lewis (Author)
This Combination Package offers two essential reference books together at a discounted price. See also Building Materials: Dangerous Properties for a current publication about the dangerous properties of common building materials.
CD Package: 4 pages
by N. Irving Sax
A revised version of this 1985 classic, authoritative publication including updated two-thirds of its 23,500 entries. This is considered the authoritative text for those who need to evaluate the hazards of substances used in industry...a worthwhile resource for libraries, colleges and union regional and national offices -- for 6-10 users. Single CDs, Hardbacks and paperbacks available.
CD-ROM Networkable Version for 6-10 Users
Daylight in Buildings
Poul Kristensen and Roman Jacobiak (Editors)
Brand new! The essential and only research at this level into the possibilities for a reduction in energy use by the effects of designing around daylight. An essential source book for designers concerned with how daylight affects the environment and finances of a building. Documents a series of experiments and analysis of the actual effects of daylight within a series of buildings. The purpose being to evaluate how the design of windows and their settings can affect the way the occupier uses the building and affects its energy usage.
Paperback: 208 pages
Daylighting: Design and Analysis
by Claude Robbins
A classic 1986 publication.
Used: $99.00 or less
Hardcover: 877 pages
Daylighting for Sustainable Design
by Mary Guzowski
Just as natural light reveals colors in a richer, truer spectrum, daylighting opens new perspectives for architectural design.This book gives you practical design strategies that create a brighter, greener architecture by weaving together environmental, architectonic, and humanistic factors
Hardcover: 448 pages
Daylighting Performance and Design
by Gregg D. Ander, FAIA
The new 2003 edition of this concise resource makes theory, calculations, and execution crystal clear with straight-to-the-solution examples. In a practical, applied approach, this book covers daylighting strategies, materials, and methods of construction, including significant advances in lighting and daylighting technology.
Hardcover: 320 pages
Design for Environment: Creating Eco-Efficient Products and Processes
by Joseph Fiksel (Editor)
This landmark guide will introduce executives, managers, and engineers to an emerging business practice called Design for Environment (DfE) which provides a life-cycle approach to new product and process development that takes into consideration the environment as well.
Hardcover: 400 pages
The Design of Everyday Things
by Donald A. Norman
This book makes a strong case for the needlessness of badly conceived and badly designed everyday objects. It may herald the beginning of a change in user habits and expectations, a change that manufacturers would be obliged to respond to.
Paperback: 272 pages
Designing Your Natural House
Charles G. Woods, Malcolm Wells
As concerns about the environment keep growing, the trend toward housing that blends with natural surroundings continues to accelerate. This important guide explores and illustrates all aspects of how to integrate dwellings with their natural settings. The authors are leading names in the natural design field whose work has been inspired by the contour-friendly, organic style of Frank Lloyd Wright. An ideal source for architects, contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, do -it-yourselfers, and remodelers.
Paperback: 256 pages
Dimensions of Sustainability: Architecture, Form, Technology, Environment and Culture
by Andrew Scott (Editor)
The edited summary of twelve key presentations at an International Design Symposium held at MIT, this book presents an important collection of contriubtions from key designers in the field of environmentally conscious buildings.
Paperback: 160 pages
Discovering Industrial Ecology: An Executive Briefing and Sourcebook
by Ernest A. Lowe, John L. Warren, Stephen R. Moran
Paperback 202 pages
Down To Earth:
Applying Business Principles to Environmental Management
by Forest Reinhardt
Today's businesses are feeling increased pressure from government regulations, environmental organizations and community groups to ensure that business practices respect our natural resources. According to Forest Reinhardt, executives should seize the opportunity to use environmental strategies as part of their business planning.
Hardcover: 291 pages
Driving Eco-Innovation: A Breakthrough Discipline for Innovation and Sustainability
by Claude Fussler, Peter James (Contributor)
This text deals with the search for minimum environmental impact while maximizing economical value. It is concerned with the total life cycle of a product from initial raw materials to final waste products after use. Case studies and examples are included.
Hardcover: 360 pages
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