FutuREstorative: Working Towards a New Sustainability by Martin Brown (English)

Description: FutuREstorative by Martin Brown This book brings together a selection of short contributions from thought leaders in the UK and the rest of the world (USA, China, India, Australia, NZ, Indonesia) with an overarching narrative from the author. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book aims to further the debate on new sustainability thinking in the built environment, by bringing together a selection of short contributions from thought leaders in the UK and the rest of the world (USA, China, India, Australia, NZ, Indonesia) with an overarching narrative from Martin Brown.Although progress in sustainable solutions has been made over the past decade, the trend is still one of a woefully wasteful construction industry. This book aims to show that being less bad is no longer good enough.The book also spotlights digital sharing and collaboration through social media and BIM as new tools in the sustainability toolbox which provide unique and powerful opportunities to rapidly advance sustainability thinking, development and action. Author Biography Martin Brown is a strategic sustainability and business improvement consultant based in Lancashire, and as UK Living Building Challenge Ambassador is an acknowledged expert and advocate of sustainability innovation. Table of Contents ForewordIntroductionChapter 1: Looking forward – The challenges and benefitsChapter 2: Healing the future – Restorative solutions through behavioural innovationChapter 3: Healing The Future – Restorative solutions through technical and material innovationChapter 4: The new standardsChapter 5: Digital and sharingChapter 6: Summary, conclusions and referenceReferencesFurther reading Long Description This book aims to further the debate on new sustainability thinking in the built environment, by bringing together a selection of short contributions from thought leaders in the UK and the rest of the world (USA, China, India, Australia, NZ, Indonesia) with an overarching narrative from Martin Brown. Although progress in sustainable solutions has been made over the past decade, the trend is still one of a woefully wasteful construction industry. This book aims to show that being less bad is no longer good enough. The book also spotlights digital sharing and collaboration through social media and BIM as new tools in the sustainability toolbox which provide unique and powerful opportunities to rapidly advance sustainability thinking, development and action. Details ISBN1859466303 Author Martin Brown Short Title FUTURESTORATIVE Language English ISBN-10 1859466303 ISBN-13 9781859466308 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 720.47 Subtitle Working Towards a New Sustainability Imprint RIBA Publishing AU Release Date 2016-09-01 NZ Release Date 2016-09-01 Publication Date 2016-09-01 UK Release Date 2016-09-01 Pages 176 Publisher RIBA Publishing Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139911241;

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