Sustainable Infrastructure: The Guide to Green Engineering and Design

by S. Bry Sarte

As more factors, perspectives, and metrics are incorporated into the planning and building process, the roles of engineers and designers are increasingly being fused together. "Sustainable Infrastructure" explores this trend with in-depth look at sustainable engineering practices in an urban design as it involves watershed master-planning, green building, optimizing water reuse, reclaiming urban spaces, green streets initiatives, and sustainable master-planning. This complete guide provides guidance on the role creative thinking and collaborative team-building play in meeting solutions needed to affect a sustainable transformation of the built environment.

Genres: Nonfiction

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010