The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture
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- File Size: 18.4 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 197
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The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture
The Green House explores new directions in sustainable architecture through a rich selection of residential projects. This digital edition is delivered as a PDF and is available for instant download after purchase.
Written by Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne, the book was published by Princeton Architectural Press and the National Building Museum. It accompanied the museum exhibition of the same name.
Book Overview
The Green House presents exemplary houses from around the world that integrate environmental responsibility into their design. The book is organized into thematic sections: City, Suburb, Mountainside, Desert, Tropics, and Anywhere.
The projects range from the P.A.R.A.S.I.T.E. Project in Rotterdam to the Naked House in Japan. They demonstrate that sustainable housing can be aesthetically rich as well as ecologically sound.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A foreword by Chase W. Rynd, Executive Director of the National Building Museum
- An introduction to green design and the evolution of sustainable housing
- Case studies of residential projects across urban, suburban, and natural landscapes
- Works by architects such as Shigeru Ban, William McDonough + Partners, and Werner Sobek Ingenieure
- A dedicated section on featured architects and practical resources
Why This Book Matters
The Green House offers a mature perspective on sustainable design. It moves beyond token green features to holistic systems and extended life cycles.
The book grew out of the National Building Museum’s exhibition series on sustainable architecture, making it a valuable record of this important movement.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 18.4 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 197 |
| Author | Alanna Stang and Christopher Hawthorne |
| Publisher | Princeton Architectural Press, New York; National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Exhibition | Accompanies an exhibition held at the National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. |
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The PDF can be read on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and compatible Kindle apps or reading software.
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Add this considered portrait of sustainable residential design to your digital library today.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture |
|---|---|
| Foreword | Chase W. Rynd, Executive Director, National Building Museum |
| Dedication | For András, Rachel, and Willa; and for architects, writers, and environmentalists to come |
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