The process of executing an architectural plan, a building or the process of executing an architectural plan, a building or a landscape, can be disastrous for the environment.
Fully illustrated and featuring the highest standards of world eco architecture, 1000 Tips by 100 Eco Architects is a practical, inspiring and provocative reference ideal for anyone practicing or interested in architecture, environmental conservation and design..
Examples include: Reveal Earth\'s history - Wire-sawing bedrock horizontally creates a beautiful outdoor terrace
Produce white noise - A water curtain buffers city sounds while also creating a place for carefree play
Create new activity - A new island in a lake presents options for activities close to town
Introduce the unexpected - Wavelike wood installations create spots to sit, slide or ride a bike
Echo history - The layout of a new water park recalls the former agricultural plot
Alter scale - Irrigation ditches are transformed into waterways in a water park
Seize opportunity - A quarry is recovered and carved into a pleasing linear landscape
Mix function - A string of water through an education and sports facilities beautifies and encourages recreation.
Design plans illlustrate the concepts and captioned photographs display the results.
Working from the essential objectives of economy, sustainability, beauty and function, the 1000 ideas display a wide array of outcomes.
Coming from the world\'s leading eco-architecture firms, these real-life projects demonstrate the pinnacle of progressive design and eco restraint. 1000 Tips by 100 Eco Architects shows how forward-thinking design and environmentally sound construction practices can create outstanding results.
Fortunately there are numerous ways through which buildings and landscape can be designed to mitigate such negative impacts.
And it goes on - buildings cause erosion and ongoing water pollution and worldwide they consume a quarter of all energy produced.
Toxic land sites are disturbed, trees are removed, bedrock is shattered, watercourses are altered.
The construction process, whether it is erecting a building or excavating a landscape, is destructive.
The process of executing an architectural plan, a building or the process of executing an architectural plan, a building or a landscape, can be disastrous for the environment
