Architecture's Role in Sustainable Settlements. Cameron M. Burns.
by Burns, Cameron M; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 15Environment. Publisher: World & I, 2005ISSN: 1522-3205;.Subject(s): Humanitarian assistance | Sustainable architectural design | United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Not surprisingly, the rapidly burgeoning world of 'green' architecture is deeply involved in integrative relief construction design. The cost of poorly thought-out construction is so high, while the benefits and savings (in operating expenses, energy savings, human productivity, etc.) derived from properly designed structures can be enormous." (WORLD & I) This article discusses the dramatic increase in architectural efforts promoting sustainable solutions to humanitarian issues.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: Architecture's Role in Sustainable Settlements, May 2005; pp. n.p..
"Not surprisingly, the rapidly burgeoning world of 'green' architecture is deeply involved in integrative relief construction design. The cost of poorly thought-out construction is so high, while the benefits and savings (in operating expenses, energy savings, human productivity, etc.) derived from properly designed structures can be enormous." (WORLD & I) This article discusses the dramatic increase in architectural efforts promoting sustainable solutions to humanitarian issues.
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