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2011.
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English
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The construction industry has experienced little growth since the beginning of the 2008 recession. Despite this phenomenon, green building remains in the forefront as a growing sector within the industry. There are, however, many barriers to the success and widespread adoption of high performance green building practices. This study focused on the real estate appraisal industry's role in determining the value of properties with green features. The...
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Japan is equally as well known for its ecologically-sensitive traditional homes as it is for cutting-edge, green technology. "Eco Living Japan" presents 19 contemporary Japanese houses which exemplify the most recent trends in sustainable design in Japan. This is wabi-sabi for the 21st century! With over 250 photos, drawings, plans and lively, informative text, this sustainable architecture book offers a picture of green living in contemporary Japan...
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[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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Early conservationists and key environmental thinkers have continued to warn about the negative impact of humans on the delicate balance of eco-systems necessary for sustaining life. The built environment is a primary sector for consideration because of its benefit to society as well as the negative impact unwise practices can have on the environment (United Nations Environment Programme, 2007). Since sustainability is a relatively new concept, the...