Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future (Ryan Carole)(Paperback)

Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future (Ryan Carole)(Paperback)

Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echolons of British society in the late seventeenth century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities,

Construction Materials, Methods, and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future (Kultermann Eva)(Pevná vazba)

Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the

Sustainable Construction (Halliday Sandy)(Paperback)

The second edition of Sustainable Construction provides a masterclass on the principles and techniques involved in the design and delivery of practical, affordable, high quality sustainable buildings and places. It presents precedents, theory, concepts and principles alongside 120 wide ranging case

Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future (Peake Stephen)(Paperback)

The provision of sustainable energy supplies for an expanding and increasingly productive world is one of the major issues facing civilisation today. Renewable Energy examines both the practical and economic potential of the renewable energy sources to meet this challenge. The underlying physical

Furniture Design & Construction: Classic Projects & Lessons of the Craft (Blackburn Graham)(Paperback)

While 'Furniture Design & Construction' is a project book for woodworkers, it goes beyond traditional woodworking manuals to teach design concepts through carefully selected, hands-on pieces. This book is for the woodworker who is not content merely to build from preset plans; instead, it offers

Modern Construction Management (Harris Frank)(Paperback)

While the construction process still requires traditional skills, the dynamic nature of construction demands of its managers improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. This well established, core undergraduate textbook reflects current best practice in the

Transition Engineering: Building a Sustainable Future (Krumdieck Susan)(Paperback)

Transition Engineering: Building a Sustainable Future examines new strategies emerging in response to the mega-issues of global climate change, decline in world oil supply, scarcity of key industrial minerals, and local environmental constraints. These issues pose challenges for organizations,

Sustainable Gardening: Grow a Greener Low-Maintenance Landscape with Fewer Resources (Simeone Vincent)(Paperback)

Take practical steps to protect the Earth for future generations by creating a sustainable home landscape that is also beautiful, budget-friendly, and low-maintenance. In this updated edition of Grow More With Less, author and horticulturist Vincent Simeone shows us that gardens are living

Esg Investing for Dummies (Bradley Brendan)(Paperback)

Your guide to investing for a more sustainable world Investing in one's own future has always been a good financial move. But what if you want to ensure that the companies you have a financial interest in are also helping to improve the present and future of all of us--and of the planet? More than

How to Commercialize Chemical Technologies for a Sustainable Future (Pasternak Andrew S.)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive guide for scientific entrepreneurs commercializing sustainable technologies in the chemical sector Lacking the considerable resources of multinational chemical companies, entrepreneurs face a unique set of risks and challenges. How to Commercialize Chemical Technologies for a

Construction Technology 1: House Construction (Riley Mike)(Paperback)

A third edition of this popular undergraduate textbook. It includes new material on sustainable and carbon neutral construction, on modern construction methods including prefabrication, on steel framed housing and an update on building

Socially Responsible Business: A Model for a Sustainable Future (United Nations Publications)(Paperback)

Socially responsible business (SRB) is an approach in which for-profit businesses are proactively operating and undertaking projects that are aligned to achieving the long-term economic, social and environmental objectives of society. This book aims to increase the knowledge of policymakers and

Stone Buildings (McAfee Patrick)(Paperback)

A guide to the construction, conservation and repair of traditional stone

Complete Conditioning for Soccer (Alexander Ryan)(Paperback)

The future of soccer conditioning has arrived. With content ranging from how to properly develop speed, strength, power, and agility in players at all levels to unique position-specific training guidelines and detailed return-to-play protocols, Complete Conditioning for Soccer is a real game

Kusudama Origami (Lukasheva Ekaterina)(Paperback)

Discover kusudama, a traditional Japanese paper sphere formed by modular origami construction techniques. Kusudama, meaning 'medicine ball,' originally served as holders for incense or potpourri. Today they're used as decorations or gifts. This guide presents instructions for over 40 elaborate

A Better Planet: Forty Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future (Esty Daniel C.)(Paperback)

A practical, bipartisan call to action from the world's leading thinkers on the environment and sustainability Sustainability has emerged as a global priority in the past decade. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change and the adoption of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals through the

Environmental Science: Pearson New International Edition - Toward a Sustainable Future (Wright Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Sustainable Futures: An Agenda for Action (Kaplinsky Raphael)(Paperback)

Long before the pandemic, economies across the world were in trouble, with growth slowing across the board. This downturn coincided with growing inequality and social exclusion. Rising political dissatisfaction with ruling elites fuelled the rise of populism. Add to this the alarming environmental

Traditional Astrology for Today: An Introduction (Dykes Benjamin N.)(Paperback)

Traditional Astrology for Today introduces modern astrologers to the vibrant traditional revival currently underway. Ranging from philosophies of life to predictive techniques, a leading expert and prolific translator of older Latin works explains the usefulness and importance of traditional

Bushido Capitalism: A Code to Redefine Business for a Sustainable Future (Sakurada Kengo)(Paperback)

The world we live in has been pushed to its absolute limits. After several decades of rapid innovation and acceleration, supply chains and travel came to a jarring halt in 2020, as the global pandemic ricocheted across every continent. But while the pandemic seemed to transform the way we live,

Rebuilding the Earth: Regenerating Our Planet's Life Support Systems for a Sustainable Future (Everard Mark)(Paperback)

Rebuilding the Earth highlights humanity's interdependence with the planet's ecosystems. Today, these ecosystems are seriously degraded, compromising future security and opportunity. It is essential that we set about rebuilding the metaphorical 'ark' of nature upon which our future prospects

China's Green Religion: Daoism and the Quest for a Sustainable Future (Miller James)(Paperback)

How can Daoism, China's indigenous religion, give us the aesthetic, ethical, political, and spiritual tools to address the root causes of our ecological crisis and construct a sustainable future? In China's Green Religion, James Miller shows how Daoism orients individuals toward a holistic

Designing Fashion's Future: Present Practice and Tactics for Sustainable Change (Payne Alice)(Paperback)

How do fashion designers design? How does design function within the industry? How can design practices open up sustainable pathways for fashion's future? Designing Fashion's Future responds to these questions to offer a fresh understanding of design practices within the sprawling, shifting fashion

Sustainable Knitting for Beginners and Beyond: 20 Patterns for Environmentally Friendly Knits (Strohhammer Sascia)(Paperback)

Ready to knit your way to a sustainable future?Unravel the problem of unsustainable knitting and dive into a world where eco-friendly fibers intertwine with creativity.Discover new techniques and guidelines for a greener knitting journey. From choosing eco-friendly yarns like bamboo and organic