Aalborg Universitet Røpke, Inge
... economists do not consider the real-real economy – the biophysical metabolism connected to economic processes (Kallis et al. 2009). An ecological macroeconomics must deal directly with natural flows and not only include them as add-on satellites. For instance, it should be clear that ...
... economists do not consider the real-real economy – the biophysical metabolism connected to economic processes (Kallis et al. 2009). An ecological macroeconomics must deal directly with natural flows and not only include them as add-on satellites. For instance, it should be clear that ...
blOEmhOf An example of a generic structure design
... Reynaers has placed importance on sustainability for a long time, and the carbon footprint is of course an important criterion. Erik Rasker says, ‘Aluminium is a very strong material which can be recycled almost indefinitely. But the use phase is at least as important – we’re talking about building ...
... Reynaers has placed importance on sustainability for a long time, and the carbon footprint is of course an important criterion. Erik Rasker says, ‘Aluminium is a very strong material which can be recycled almost indefinitely. But the use phase is at least as important – we’re talking about building ...
Animas-La Plata Permanent Operating Facility Receives LEED
... A sustainable building assessment was conducted on the facility in April 2014. Although LEED certification and the guiding principles do complement each other, the guiding principles are more stringent. The facility is still waiting on the results of the assessment and if found to be 100 percent com ...
... A sustainable building assessment was conducted on the facility in April 2014. Although LEED certification and the guiding principles do complement each other, the guiding principles are more stringent. The facility is still waiting on the results of the assessment and if found to be 100 percent com ...
Education for Sustainability
... back to the environment. So how we treat our environment is of great importance. EfS challenges us to develop the kinds of thinking and behaviours that will secure the future. As New Zealanders, we are proud of our natural heritage. We like to think of our country as ‘clean and green’. But many of o ...
... back to the environment. So how we treat our environment is of great importance. EfS challenges us to develop the kinds of thinking and behaviours that will secure the future. As New Zealanders, we are proud of our natural heritage. We like to think of our country as ‘clean and green’. But many of o ...
Aalborg Universitet Heiselberg, Per Kvols
... protocol developed by AHSRAE for data communication in building automation and control networks. It is a known standard by ANSI and ISO [7]. The good points of this system are its adaptability to change and create future updates. Integrating different service providers together as well as having tr ...
... protocol developed by AHSRAE for data communication in building automation and control networks. It is a known standard by ANSI and ISO [7]. The good points of this system are its adaptability to change and create future updates. Integrating different service providers together as well as having tr ...
Schüco produces first sustainability report
... well as architects, specifiers and investors, Schüco creates sustainable building envelopes that focus on people and their needs in harmony with nature and technology. Window, door and façade solutions from Schüco meet the highest requirements in terms of design, comfort and security. At the same ti ...
... well as architects, specifiers and investors, Schüco creates sustainable building envelopes that focus on people and their needs in harmony with nature and technology. Window, door and façade solutions from Schüco meet the highest requirements in terms of design, comfort and security. At the same ti ...
Urban Metabolism at UCL – A working paper
... Functional urban metabolism models measure flows in relation to the black box organism-‐ the city-‐ in terms of inputs and outputs. Inne Steenmans (Barlett, Planning)2 explains that “urban metabolism ...
... Functional urban metabolism models measure flows in relation to the black box organism-‐ the city-‐ in terms of inputs and outputs. Inne Steenmans (Barlett, Planning)2 explains that “urban metabolism ...
Social Cohesion and Development
... of sustained social well-being across generations and a basic concept embodying three components: social, economic and environmental. It was acknowledged that ignorance of the interactions between nature, economy and society was the main reason for large-scale policy failures with respect to both th ...
... of sustained social well-being across generations and a basic concept embodying three components: social, economic and environmental. It was acknowledged that ignorance of the interactions between nature, economy and society was the main reason for large-scale policy failures with respect to both th ...
Fragile ecosystems: sustainable mountain development 12
... The Western Ghats Development Programme adopts an integrated approach to development of identified watersheds in the areas under its purview. This is done through the formulation, implementation and monitoring of soil conservation, agriculture, afforestation, fuel and fodder development, minor irrig ...
... The Western Ghats Development Programme adopts an integrated approach to development of identified watersheds in the areas under its purview. This is done through the formulation, implementation and monitoring of soil conservation, agriculture, afforestation, fuel and fodder development, minor irrig ...
Road Map Document for a Sustainable Chemical Industry
... response to increased awareness and concern over the environmental impact of economic growth and global expansion of business and trade. In 1992 during the Earth summit in Rio de Janeiro, sustainable production was introduced and adopted as one of the guiding principles for business and governments ...
... response to increased awareness and concern over the environmental impact of economic growth and global expansion of business and trade. In 1992 during the Earth summit in Rio de Janeiro, sustainable production was introduced and adopted as one of the guiding principles for business and governments ...
3 Environmental Design and Bioclimatic architecture
... functionalities like the environment. Since the energy saving and taking advantage of the sun may not fit into these stan-dards. From this perspective, having an expensive conditioning system to overheat in winter and overcool in summer every single space in the house (even if it is seldom used) may ...
... functionalities like the environment. Since the energy saving and taking advantage of the sun may not fit into these stan-dards. From this perspective, having an expensive conditioning system to overheat in winter and overcool in summer every single space in the house (even if it is seldom used) may ...
Menara Mesiniaga
... climate may have an exposed structure without adverse temperature effects. In fact, the structure that wraps around the curtain wall shields the sun off the building face and act as a heat sinkiv. Of course, in a tropical climate where winter temperatures hover in the high twenties to low thirties, ...
... climate may have an exposed structure without adverse temperature effects. In fact, the structure that wraps around the curtain wall shields the sun off the building face and act as a heat sinkiv. Of course, in a tropical climate where winter temperatures hover in the high twenties to low thirties, ...
public spaces and associated development
... Proposals for sites such as the St Johns Road Sites should apply for grants and award schemes such as the House of Tomorrow Research, Development and Demonstration Programme (RD&D). This programme is administered by the Irish Energy Centre under the Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Pro ...
... Proposals for sites such as the St Johns Road Sites should apply for grants and award schemes such as the House of Tomorrow Research, Development and Demonstration Programme (RD&D). This programme is administered by the Irish Energy Centre under the Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Pro ...
3 Environmental Design and Bioclimatic architecture
... Yes because on one hand the energy prices continue to rise while the minimum wage continues to flatline or decreases. So, that is how that model of life is still working. If consumption is necessary for promotion of economic growth, society, by default then associates saving and conserving with disc ...
... Yes because on one hand the energy prices continue to rise while the minimum wage continues to flatline or decreases. So, that is how that model of life is still working. If consumption is necessary for promotion of economic growth, society, by default then associates saving and conserving with disc ...
Video : Urban Heat Island
... take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. © 2012 Hong Kong Institute of Architects ...
... take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. © 2012 Hong Kong Institute of Architects ...
Physical – Spatial Analysis of ... Environment Sustainability
... Another study has been conducted with the title of “the forces of land market and the role of government on sprawl” by Ting Wei Zhang on cities in China and the findings indicate that from the 5.8 Million hectares of farmland destroyed or with changed land use during 1986 – 1996 one fifth of it have ...
... Another study has been conducted with the title of “the forces of land market and the role of government on sprawl” by Ting Wei Zhang on cities in China and the findings indicate that from the 5.8 Million hectares of farmland destroyed or with changed land use during 1986 – 1996 one fifth of it have ...
full paper - Sustainability – Missing Points in the
... Ecological economists perceive the economy as a part of the larger society and this as a part of the overall ecosystem. In this view, it is necessary to clearly distinguish and object and its price: then the market may provide the economic optimum, even with damage costs etc. included, based on pric ...
... Ecological economists perceive the economy as a part of the larger society and this as a part of the overall ecosystem. In this view, it is necessary to clearly distinguish and object and its price: then the market may provide the economic optimum, even with damage costs etc. included, based on pric ...
Rural - urban co-development - challenges to post
... Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) (Liebig, 1840). He laid down the theoretical foundation for applying chemicals in agriculture stating that the plants should only be supplied with watersoluble nutrients produced in an artificial/industrial way. In his alternative statement Liebig simultaneously and exp ...
... Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) (Liebig, 1840). He laid down the theoretical foundation for applying chemicals in agriculture stating that the plants should only be supplied with watersoluble nutrients produced in an artificial/industrial way. In his alternative statement Liebig simultaneously and exp ...
Define each of the following
... 70. Where do hurricanes / typhoons / cyclones form? ______________________________________ 71. What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado? ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 72. Due to _______________, some are ...
... 70. Where do hurricanes / typhoons / cyclones form? ______________________________________ 71. What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado? ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 72. Due to _______________, some are ...
A Framework for Assessing Environmental
... attention is the “building sector”. The most detailed life cycle assessment studies to date are those related to the “building design and materials” (Norman et al. 2006). There have been a few examples of studies on environmental impacts of complete buildings (example: (Ochoa et al. 2002) and (Junni ...
... attention is the “building sector”. The most detailed life cycle assessment studies to date are those related to the “building design and materials” (Norman et al. 2006). There have been a few examples of studies on environmental impacts of complete buildings (example: (Ochoa et al. 2002) and (Junni ...
Critical Studies of Cities and Regions
... visitor’s passbook to hundreds of cultural worlds, with rights to one meal in an appropriately ‘ethnic’ restaurant, an authentic cultural encounter, a musical event, and a brief language lesson” (342). Actually, the day may already be here. The Los Angeles Visitors Bureau has produced a film geared ...
... visitor’s passbook to hundreds of cultural worlds, with rights to one meal in an appropriately ‘ethnic’ restaurant, an authentic cultural encounter, a musical event, and a brief language lesson” (342). Actually, the day may already be here. The Los Angeles Visitors Bureau has produced a film geared ...
RECOMPOSING THE CONTEXT Sustainable housing in Hot
... Nowadays anyone involved in architecture and building design or even any other subject of study has face the term Sustainability, most of the times it is referred to green or ecological design. They are often interchangeably used in different terms to describe an architecture that is responsive towa ...
... Nowadays anyone involved in architecture and building design or even any other subject of study has face the term Sustainability, most of the times it is referred to green or ecological design. They are often interchangeably used in different terms to describe an architecture that is responsive towa ...
Sustainable Energy Resource Buildings: Some Relevant
... many natural resources (e.g. wood) to replenish and maintain themselves. It entails using resources to achieve greatest good for the largest number for the largest possible time. This call for the new effort at maximizing the usage of some of the building materials for enhanced environment. The era ...
... many natural resources (e.g. wood) to replenish and maintain themselves. It entails using resources to achieve greatest good for the largest number for the largest possible time. This call for the new effort at maximizing the usage of some of the building materials for enhanced environment. The era ...
Reading 2
... industrializing economies. Work is combined with physical and natural capital to produce goods and services. The workplace is the place where the comparative advantages of workers and owners/managers create a market for exchange of talents and assets. Beyond markets, work provides both a means of en ...
... industrializing economies. Work is combined with physical and natural capital to produce goods and services. The workplace is the place where the comparative advantages of workers and owners/managers create a market for exchange of talents and assets. Beyond markets, work provides both a means of en ...