Philosophy of Sustainable Design (eBook)

In The Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlines the major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growing movement of green architecture and sustainable design over the last thirty years. The book is rooted in practical knowledge but rather than being a 'how to book' asks individuals to understand how the philosophy of sustainable design can affect their own work. Part Sustainable Design 101 and part manifesto this book lays the groundwork and philosophical basis for more technical study. McLennan relies on his extensive experience with sustainable design having consulted to dozens of projects and design teams all over the country. Tapping into the work of many pioneers and 'green design philosophers' McLennan clearly presents a framework for practitioners and students to understand sustainable design and how ultimately it will become the future of architecture and design.

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In The Philosophy of Sustainable Design, McLennan outlinesthe major ideas and issues that have emerged in the growingmovement of green architecture and sustainable design overthe last thirty years. This book is intended as a starting pointfor anyone involved in the building industry on a journey tolearn how they can build more responsibly. The book isrooted in practical knowledge but rather than being a 'howtobook' asks individuals to understand how the philosophyof sustainable design can affect their own work. PartSustainable Design 101 and part manifesto this book lays thegroundwork and philosophical basis for more technical study. McLennan relies on his extensive experience with sustainabledesign having consulted to dozens of projects and designteams all over the country. Tapping into the work of manypioneers and 'green design philosophers' McLennan clearlypresents a framework for practitioners and students to understand sustainable design and how ultimately it will become the future ofarchitecture and design.